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Chapter 7 - Unraveling Lies

Zoey sat by the window of the penthouse, her fingers following examples on the glass as she watched the downpour fall in constant flow. Her psyche was a hurricane of contemplations, actually faltering from her discussion with her mom prior to contemplating that day. The disclosure had struck her like a cargo train, and she was battling to handle everything.

She looked at the clock. Alexander would be home soon, and she still couldn't seem to sort out some way to inform him concerning the mystery that had flipped around her reality. Her mom's words reverberated to her.

"Zoey, there's something I want to tell you," her mom had said, her voice shuddering. "Something I ought to have let you know a long time back."

Zoey had turned in paralyzed quietness as her mom uncovered reality: her organic dad was not the man she had grown up trusting him to be. All things considered, it was a man named Edward Montrose, a strong financial specialist with binds to Alexander's reality. The issue had been brief yet had left enduring outcomes.

Presently, as Zoey sat in the calm of the penthouse, she felt the heaviness of the mystery pushing down on her. How might Alexander respond? Could this change how he had an outlook on her?

The front entryway opening woke up her from her dream. Alexander strolled in, looking drained yet feeling better to be home. He grinned when he saw her, crossing the space to kiss her.

"Hello, you," he said, his voice warm. "How was your day?"

Zoey constrained a grin, attempting to hold her feelings under tight restraints. "It was... significant."

Alexander's forehead wrinkled with concern. "Is everything okay?"

Zoey took a full breath, concluding that trustworthiness was the best course. "Alexander, we really want to talk. There's something I really want to tell you."

They moved to the sofa, and Zoey felt a feeling of fear as she arranged to share reality. She grasped Alexander's hand, drawing strength from his consistent presence.

"What is it, Zoey?" Alexander asked tenderly, detecting her unrest.

"It's about my family," Zoey started, her voice shaking. "My mom let me know something today that changes all that I assumed I had some awareness of my past."

Alexander's demeanor developed seriously, his hold on her hand fixed. "Go on."

Zoey related the discussion with her mom, making sense of how she had found that Edward Montrose was her natural dad. As she talked, she watched Alexander's face for any indication of judgment or dismissal.

At the point when she got done, Alexander was quiet briefly, handling the data. At long last, he talked, his voice quiet yet touched with shock.

"That is... a ton to take in," he said gradually. "What is your opinion about it?"

Zoey murmured, feeling a rush of help that he wasn't furious. "I'm actually attempting to really make sense of it. It resembles my entire personality has been flipped around."

Alexander gestured, his demeanor insightful. "I can't envision how troublesome this could be for you. However, Zoey, this changes nothing between us. You're as yet the lady I love, regardless of anything."

Zoey had a surge of appreciation and affection towards Alexander. "Much obliged to you, Alexander. I was so apprehensive this would change things."

He measured her face in his grasp, his eyes loaded up with relentless help. "Nothing could meaningfully alter the manner in which I feel about you. We'll traverse this together, very much like all the other things."

As they sat together, the downpour kept on falling outside, making a calming scenery to their discussion. Zoey felt a feeling of harmony, realizing that she didn't need to confront this by herself.

The following day, Zoey chose to dive deeper into Edward Montrose. She went through hours exploring his web based, finding that he was a profoundly persuasive figure in the business world. He had assembled a domain through smart arrangements and key coalitions, similar to Alexander.

Zoey's interest developed, and she realized she expected to straightforwardly defy Edward. She needed to comprehend what his identity was and what his relationship with her mom had implied. Gathering her fortitude, she connected with Edward's office and organized a gathering.

At the point when the day of the gathering showed up, Zoey felt a blend of nerves and assurance. She entered Edward's impressive place of business, her heart beating as she took the lift to the highest level. The assistant welcomed her and drove her to Edward's office.

Edward Montrose was a tall, forcing man with a telling presence. He remained as she entered, his eyes limited somewhat as he concentrated on her.

"Ms. Zoey, I assume," he said, his voice profound and definitive. "Kindly, take a load off."

Zoey plunked down, attempting to consistent her nerves. "Much obliged to you for meeting with me, Mr. Montrose."

Edward gestured, sitting opposite her. "How could I at any point help you?"

Zoey took a full breath. "I have discovered that you are my natural dad. My mom, Caroline, came clean with me."

Edward's demeanor stood emotionless, but a glint of acknowledgment crossed his eyes. "Caroline... Indeed, I recollect her."

Zoey went ahead, requiring replies. "For what reason did you ever connect? For what reason did you leave her and me?"

Edward moaned, reclining in his seat. "Caroline and I had a concise illicit relationship, yet it was muddled. At that point, I was centered around building my business, and I didn't figure I could give her the dependability she really wanted. I pursued a decision, and I've thought twice about it from that point forward."

Zoey felt a flood of clashing feelings — outrage, pity, and an unusual feeling of understanding. "You might have been a piece of my life. For what reason didn't you attempt it?"

Edward's look mellowed, an interesting showcase of weakness. "I was a weakling, Zoey. I thought it was simpler to remain away, to try not to confront things further. However, I see now that I was off-base."

Zoey's heart hurt with the heaviness of his words. She had gone through her time on earth pondering about her dad, and now that she was eye to eye with him, she felt a blend of frustration and yearning.

"What do we do now?" Zoey asked, her voice shaking.

Edward inclined forward, his appearance sincere. "I need to offer to set things right, assuming you'll let me. I realize I can't change the past, but I might want to be a piece of your future, in the event that you're willing to allow me an opportunity."

Zoey thought about his words, feeling a glint of trust. "I couldn't say whether I can excuse you immediately, yet I'm willing to attempt it. I think we both merit an opportunity to get to know one another."

Edward gestured, a sprinkle of help in his eyes. "Much obliged to you, Zoey. That implies more to me than you know."

As they kept on talking, Zoey felt a feeling of conclusion starting to shape. It would be quite difficult, yet she was able to venture out towards building a relationship with her dad.

At the point when she got back to the penthouse, Alexander was sitting tight to her, his demeanor loaded up with concern. "How has everything turned out?"

Zoey grinned, feeling a feeling of harmony. "It was... extraordinary, but I think it worked out positively. He needs to be a piece of my life, and I'm willing to allow him an opportunity."

Alexander maneuvered her into a warm hug. "I'm glad for you, Zoey. It takes a ton of mental fortitude to confront something to that effect."

Zoey felt a flood of appreciation wash over her. "Many thanks to you, Alexander. I could never have done it without you."

As they held one another, Zoey realized that their affection and backing would bring them through any test. With Alexander close by, she felt prepared to confront anything that that was in store held.