Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1731

Victoria's cheeks flushed crimson, and she looked utterly embarrassed and ashamed. She raised her hand as if to strike him, but then lowered it again.

She gritted her teeth as she said, "You little bastard, you've been keeping this pretty well hidden! Why didn't you tell me earlier that your father is Reginald, and let me make a fool of myself?"

Her heart pounded uncontrollably as she recalled all the things she had said and those exaggerated gestures she had made. Even at her mature age, she could not stop the wave of heat rising to her face or the strange, complicated feelings churning in her chest.

Andrew rolled his eyes and said bluntly, "I didn't want to bring up my dad at all. I didn't want to trigger your resentment or make things worse, but you seriously crossed the line, so I had no choice."

Victoria let out a frustrated laugh. "So you're Reggie's son. Even if I'm angry with you, I wouldn't have the heart to lay a hand on you. No wonder when I first saw you, I was so confused! How could there be someone in this world whose temperament and looks are so similar?"

She continued staring at Andrew intently. "Turns out you're his son!"

The adoring look in her eyes, along with her conflicted expressions, made Andrew extremely uncomfortable.

Noticing Andrew's embarrassment, Victoria's face flashed with shame. She quickly composed herself and laughed. "Don't mind me! It's just that I miss Reggie so much that I got a little carried away for a moment!"

Andrew nodded. "I understand. Mrs. Rhodes was the same way back then."

The moment the words left his mouth, Andrew regretted them, thinking that this would be trouble.

Sure enough, Victoria's expression turned cold, and she snorted. "Don't mention that bitch in front of me! Reggie only loved me, and Tiana was just delusional!"

Andrew quickly said, "Yes, of course. My dad only loved you."

Andrew muttered something under his breath, then said aloud, "I came here to pay you a proper visit, Victoria. Now that I've done that, I should get going."

Victoria quickly said, "No rush. Stay a little longer with me!"

When she saw how guarded he looked, she blushed with anger and snapped, "You brat, don't get the wrong idea! You seriously think I'd stoop so low and mess around with you? Your dad is Reginald! I'm not about to become some old cougar chasing after his son!"

Andrew figured that if he did not sweet-talk her a little now, he would fail as a self-proclaimed charmer.

He grinned and replied, "Victoria, you're not old at all. You're in your prime. Your skin's so smooth it puts teenage girls to shame!"