"Erina? What about her?" Marina didn't know what happened while she was unconscious.

Brent sent Erina back to the Carlton residence. She was still in low spirits.

As soon as they arrived home, she locked herself up in her room.

"I'm sure Liv has told you about Connor's true identity, that she is his mother. In the past, I made a foolish yet grave mistake.

"Kurt entrusted you to me, so I listened to you every time and was lenient to you. And I hurt her in the end. I don't want to upset her anymore."

Marina's countenance turned cold. "What do you mean?"

"You gave Erina her name. At that time, I thought I would marry you to give her a perfect childhood.

"Now, we have nothing to do with each other. I've explained everything that happened in the past as well. You can give her a new surname, Carlton or Fordham."

Her heart throbbed at his words.

In a trembling voice, she asked, "What about me? Do you not love me? Not even once?"

"We have known each other since we were young. It'