Chapter 90 - The Truth (1/2)

”Y-You're my real father.” Brie exclaimed.

”What?” Andrew's eyes widened when he got the confirmation of his suspicion.

Nina's had the same expression. She couldn't look Andrew in the eyes, then grabbed Brie's arms, dragging her daughter towards the door.

”That's enough, young lady! We're going home!” She yelled, ignoring Andrew.

But Andrew would not allow them to leave just like that. He grabbed Brie's other hand, pulling the little girl away from her.

”Let her go!” Andrew yelled.

Nina looked at Andrew. She could see his dark expression, and she suddenly felt fear towards him. Nina let Brie go, and Andrew crouched down to talk to the little girl.

”Tell me, what did you mean that I am your father?” Andrew asked.

Brie bit her lips and looked at her father intently with teary eyes.

”Y-You are my father. I always knew that James was not my real dad. I-I heard them yesterday talking about you; that's why I came here to meet you.” Brie answered.

Andrew didn't say a word. Then he stood up and looked at Nina.

”Is it true? Or are you just using her to deceive me again?” Andrew asked.

”No! I would never use my daughter to do that.” Nina answered.

”Are you saying it's true? Answer me, Nina!” He yelled.

Nina couldn't look him in the eyes. Her knees were starting to get weak. She wanted to run away from him and hide herself forever, but she was already cornered. She couldn't possibly lie to him again.

She bit her lips, and tears started falling from her eyes. Then she looked at Andrew.

”Yes! She's your daughter! I-I was pregnant when I left four years ago.” She answered.

Andrew shook his head and walked backward. He sat down on the couch while rubbing his temple.

”T-This can't be! Y-You're lying to me again! How could you do this to me? Hurting me once was not enough, Nina? Are you really that heartless?” Andrew exclaimed.

”N-No, Andrew! It's the truth. I don't have any plans to tell you. I didn't know Brie knew that you were his father. I-I'm sorry. We'll leave now. I don't want to disturb you.” Nina stammered.

Andrew frowned, glaring at Nina.

”You don't have any plans? Really? How dare you! She's my daughter, and you don't even want to tell me!” Andrew was fuming with anger.

Nina burst out from crying.

”W-What do you want me to do? I know you hated me. How could I possibly tell you!” She said.

”Yeah, because you deceived me! You lied to me for six years then left me with just a divorce paper! Do you expect me to be happy about it? I did everything for you and your family. I loved you, but what did you do in return? You spied on us and gave all the information to the enemies. Peggy lost her child because of you! Then you married the son of the man who tortured my mother!” Andrew yelled.

Brie heard everything her father said. She couldn't believe her mother did all of that. Her heart felt something was piercing her heart. She couldn't say anything and was just looking at her mother and father.

”I tried to escape many times, but Paolo always caught me. I was tortured and beaten even though I was pregnant with Brie. If I don't obey them, I will be chained and will not be allowed to eat for days. I swear to God, I tried to come back to you, Andrew. But I'm sorry I couldn't do anything. Your daughter and I would be dead if I tried to escape. Andrew, I regret everything I've done for you and our friends. Please, I know you're mad at me. I will accept that, but please don't deny Brie. It wasn't her fault.” Nina cried and begged.

Andrew couldn't say anything. He looked at Brie, who was silently crying. His heart broke seeing her cry. He pulled her in his arms, hugging her tightly.

”Shh. I'm sorry. Did I scare you?” He asked.

Brie shook her head while wrapping her arms around his father's neck.

”Daddy!” Brie called him.