Rook’s entire body stiffened.
This thought had never occurred to him before.
Sera was always telling him that a child born after eight months could not be his.
It convinced him that Rhea was easy and promiscuous, and he believed her without bothering to verify it.
This was supposed to be a lie that could easily be exposed.
Rook was at a loss. He could hardly stand. “That would mean I was wrong about her…”
Rhea had taken care of Moon Shadow Territory for more than a thousand days. She had brought up Ari on her own and took care
of everything for him.
The territory had faced several sudden crises that Rhea had resolved calmly. Even Rook was impressed.
She had sacrificed too much.
