The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 545

She never saw it coming, not in a million years. The so-called scumbag? Her father. And that baby—that heartbreaking loss—might have been her half-sibling.

“I’m not even sure if losing that baby was really an accident. I got into a car crash, and then I miscarried.” Fallon's voice was heavy, every word weighed down with meaning.

“I lost the child, and the doctors couldn't get to me in time. That's why I can't have kids anymore.”

“Honestly, not getting married isn’t what hurts. It’s that I’ve lost my chance to ever be a mom, forever. Cindy, do you think that’s fair to me?”

“I know I did something unforgivable. But believe me, I've already suffered for it.”

Cindy just sat there, caught between anger and sympathy. She didn’t even know who she was supposed to be defending.

“Then why did you switch me and Claire?” Cindy finally blurted out. If it hadn’t happened, she would have grown up in luxury, never needing anyone’s help. She wouldn’t even know Fallon, much less need anything from her. Fallon had changed everything in her life, but none of this had to happen. Cindy wouldn’t be trapped in this exhausting battle between Fallon and her mom.

“I just— I lost my mind for a second,” Fallon said, her voice small. “The moment the switch happened, I wanted to take it all back.”

“You girls were both innocent. You and Claire were supposed to live out your own lives, but I messed everything up.”

“But it was too late by then. I knew Claire would be okay with your family, but you… you got sent away to James Village. The only thing I could do for you after that was try to make it right.”

It felt like Fallon always had an answer, a reason ready to go. Cindy couldn’t tell what was real and what was just more excuses.

“So all the nice things you did for me… you were just trying to feel better about what you did, weren’t you?”

If that was the truth, Cindy didn’t think she could take it. She never wanted love that came from guilt. The idea made her sick.

“I’ll be honest. At first, yes, that’s why I was so kind to you,” Fallon answered quietly. Her honesty hit harder than any lie could have. But then she sighed, softer. “But after a while, I really did see you as my own daughter.”

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