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Brooke was told that they came with Mrs Scooter but they haven't met till now. Every time Brooke visits, Mrs Scooter will be absent. But that day, she was lucky to meet at the hospital.
"Oh the missus is here. Brooke, how you have grown to be even more beautiful." Mrs Scooter announced when she sighted Brooke walking out of the ICU.
The two embrace each other. "Thank you Rose. You look great as well." Brooke commented.
"Oh.... Thank you dear. I couldn't say the same for your husband. Poor Mr Leo has been horrible without you all these years." Mrs Scooter said in a low voice.
"Do you know that he still has your clothes maintained in your bedroom's closet? He has me clean them regularly to maintain their freshness. He also buys more on your birthdays and adds them to the collection. He does that every year without fail. They are all just there." Mrs Scooter smiled before she continued.
"Maybe one day you will come and get them. Mr Leo regretted losing you. He could have moved on over the years but he hasn't. It is obvious that his heart still aches because of what happened. What made it worse, he knows it's his fault."
Brooke was surprised at the revelation. But she tried as much to hide any emotions at that moment. "That is quite unfortunate. But I am no longer the missus. Nathan and I are now divorced." She pointed out.
"Well... You will still remain the missus of the villa to me. It is really good to see you." Mrs Scooter said before walking back to her seat.
Nathan was working on his laptop when Brooke walked towards them. It was Mrs Scooter's announcement of Brooke's arrival that made him look up from his laptop. He closed the laptop after that and waited. However, he couldn't hear the conversation the two just had. Brooke walked towards him and Nathan got up.
"We can go now." Brooke said to him.
Nathan was quick to walk by her side as they headed for the elevator. They stood in silence in the elevator. Brooke only spoke when they were about to exit the hospital door.
"If you want to have a paternity test, we can schedule for that tomorrow." She suggested.
"There is no need for that. I am sure you don't have any reason to lie to me." Nathan replied. A smile formed on his face before he continued. "Besides, my son definitely took after my good looks."
Brooke rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Alright then, suit yourself. Seems you are in a good mood today." She remarked.
"Of course I am." Nathan agreed with her. "I am super excited to meet my son."
They went to the Turners residence in Nathan's car, where Liam was also waiting. Brooke gave his driver the address. When they arrived after some time.
Brooke invited Nathan in. When the maids set eyes on him, they were stupefied by his sight. It was clear to Brooke why. It is because of his striking resemblance with her son. But they were wise enough to keep their opinions to themselves.
Brooke directed Nathan to their home study. "Please wait here. I will go get Liam." She said before leaving the study.
Nathan only gave her a nod before she left.
She did not take too long before she returned. This time around, Liam was by her side. He looked at his father and barely blinked. They walked in and sat on a chair opposite to Nathan.
"Liam, sweetie, this is your father. His name is Nathan. Nathan Leo." Brooke introduced them.
As she spoke, Lima looked at her with a full grin on his face. He was clearly excited and couldn't contain himself.
"Hi daddy. It's nice to meet you, daddy." Liam said with a wave.
The way the boy outright addressed Nathan made him feel heaviness in his heart. He felt more regret for his actions all those years ago. If he had realized his true feelings for Brooke back then, he wouldn't have been in this position at the moment. He would have met his son even before he was born. He would have been in his son's life, every step of the way.
Nathan held back his tears. He raised his hands towards Liam. "Son, please come give daddy a hug-"
Before Nathan could end his sentence, Liam's eyes lit up. He quickly got up and ran into Nathan's arms.
"You really are my daddy?" Liam asked.
"Yes. Yes I am your daddy and you are my son." Nathan said with a shaky voice. He didn't realize he was in tears until he spoke and felt the wetness rolling down. He hugged his son so tightly, savoring the boy's scent. He pecked his cheeks repeatedly.
Nathan could feel in his bones and his guts that Liam is his. Apart from their undeniable resemblance, there was just that feeling he had. The feeling of calmness and satisfaction he felt as he hugged Liam.
"I am so sorry I haven't been around. But I promise you I will never leave. I will be here to take care of you. I will try as much as I can to fill all the years of your life I have missed." Nathan said, holding Liam by the face. Apparently, Liam was also in tears.
Nathan lifted Liam up and settled him on his lap. He pulled out a white handkerchief from his front pocket and wiped Liam's tears away.
"You promise not to leave, I will see you now always?" Liam asked, still not very satisfied with his father's answer.
Nathan felt strange in his chest. His own flesh and blood is feeling insecure about him. It has happened unknowingly but he will not let that happen again.
"Yes, my son. I promise. I am sorry I wasn't there from the beginning." He said, brushing Liam's hair and looking into his eyes as he spoke.
"Daddy, my classmates said my daddy doesn't love me. That is why you never took me to school and that is why I didn't know you." Liam said with a sad tone and worried eyes.
"Daddy, do you love me?" Was the question that came out of his mouth with a sad tone maintained.