章 186: That night

"However, I refused." Valerie said, a hint of defiance creeping into her voice. "The baby growing inside me became my only source of happiness. I should have hated her because her father rapes me, but somehow, I couldn't muster the courage to hate little Ruby and her twin."

A soft smile touched her lips, memories of that time evident.

"Until Zoey tried to kill me," Valerie's voice dropped to a whisper. "You know the rest of the story."

Greg hugged her neck, his arms wrapping tightly around her. "I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that alone," he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.

Valerie felt a wave of comfort wash over her, knowing she no longer carried the weight of her pain by herself.

"I'll find that person," Greg vowed, his eyes blazing with determination. "When I find him, he'll wish he never lived."

Valerie turned her head, locking eyes with Greg. Her voice was steady and firm. "I think I've found who that person was."