Chapter 68 Hard Pill to Swallow

• Crystal's question caused a loud ringing in Michael's ears. He had been worried about his wife's health and Angie's future. All along, he had wished to conceal the truth about Angie's birth so that others wouldn't know that Angie was Cameron's daughter. However, he forgot about how smart his wife was. She was an intelligent and sharp woman—the one question she asked had struck the bull's eye immediately.
• Yeah. That's true. If Angie isn't our daughter, why would she look so much like Crystal? Could I say that it's just a coincidence? Hiding the truth and telling an outright lie are two different things. If Crystal didn't ask about it, I would just be hiding the truth. But since she asked about it, I'd be lying if I answered her. She might not get too mad if I choose to hide something this huge from her, but if I told an outright lie, I'm sure she'll be furious! Michael's face turned pale as a layer of sweat formed on his forehead.
• As he stared at his wife, his mind was spinning at the speed of light in search of a way to resolve this issue. But Crystal wasn't being patient. "Answer me, Michael. Tell me—if Angie isn't our daughter, then why does she look so much like me?"