Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After

Chapter 948:

An elegant woman walked toward them, her steps firm and her aura commanding. Several tall bodyguards followed close behind.

“You actually have the nerve to ask?” Hester Wade shot Dustin a glare, then turned her cold, assessing eyes on Dolores. She gave a disdainful snort before narrowing her gaze at Zenia and Zander. “Don’t tell me these kids are your secret illegitimate children.”noveldrama

Dolores’ expression changed immediately.

Without a second thought, she gently placed her hand over Zenia’s ears, trying to block out the cruel words.

Back when Gorman had held Zenia captive, some kids had mocked her background. But those taunts were nothing compared to this.

The word “illegitimate” cut far deeper.

Dustin stood up sharply, anger in his voice. “Mom, how can you say that in front of the kids?”

Though clearly upset, he kept his tone low. “They’re not mine. They’re Collin’s.”

“Collin’s?” Hester raised a brow with a hint of surprise. “Well, if they’re Collin’s, it’s fine to help out.”

Her tone turned mocking as she looked Dolores up and down. “But don’t tell me you’re taking care of Collin’s girl too. That would be quite the scandal.”

Her words were like ice, and Dolores felt it in her chest.

In that moment, everything became clear.

Hester knew. She had come prepared.

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She didn’t see Dolores as a threat—just someone beneath her notice. It was obvious Hester was against their relationship from the start.

Dolores could see where this was headed. If Dustin kept arguing, things would only get worse.

And she couldn’t stand the thought of the kids being dragged into the mess. Nor could she let Dustin fight with his mother because of her.

Dustin looked at Hester in disbelief. “Mom, it’s not like that. She’s…”

“Mr. Wade,” Dolores suddenly cut in, using a formal tone that stopped him in his tracks.

Dolores inhaled deeply, mustering a faint grin. “I really appreciate everything today. If you have other commitments, feel free to head out. I can manage getting the kids home on my own.”

Dustin froze for a moment, pivoting to face Dolores with a look of astonishment.

Her words left him puzzled, unsure of her intent. He also couldn’t grasp why she seemed to cut him off from saying more.

Since Hester had just spotted them together, Dustin had hoped to properly introduce Dolores to her.

But Dolores, in Hester’s presence, intentionally kept her distance from him.

Noticing Dustin’s confusion, Dolores could easily sense the thoughts swirling in his mind.

Yet, under the circumstances, this was the only way she could safeguard her fragile sense of pride.

With that resolve, Dolores didn’t waver any longer. She gently clasped Zenia’s hand, who still seemed a bit lost, and softly said, “Come on, Zenia, let’s head home.”

She kept her tone calm and gave a small wave to Zander. “Zander, let’s go.”

Dustin’s posture stiffened slightly, his gaze tinged with quiet sorrow as it lingered on Dolores.

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