The Reason Why

Earlier, when the monsters came ashore and caused a massive panic, Crocker had fled inland with everyone else.

But later, he heard that enormous walls had appeared along the coastline, even rumors that a god had descended to save the world. So he followed the crowd back to Tide Village.

He had barely rested for a few minutes when Mark arrived at his door with Martin.

"You're saying Martin is your son, and Momo isn't your daughter?" After hearing Mark out, Crocker's eyes widened as he spoke in disbelief.

In truth, seeing Mark now still made him a little uneasy.

After all, Mark had flown into the sky in full view of everyone before, though no one knew what he had done up there.

Someone who could fly was absolutely no ordinary person. That was why Crocker's tone was exceedingly respectful, his former carefree manner replaced by cautious restraint.

Mark was not surprised by Crocker's change in attitude. He nodded. "That's right. So I'm very curious—why were you so certain that Molly was the one who entered my room that night? Where did you hear that?"

"Molly said it herself. Because she got pregnant before marriage, her parents beat and scolded her. In the end, under their pressure, she confessed that the child was yours, sir," Crocker answered.

Martin said in surprise, "So Mom wasn't the only one who entered Dad's room that night?"

"Shut up, you little bastard!" Mark lightly smacked Martin on the head, speechless. A nine-year-old brat knew far too much.

Crocker looked at Mark suspiciously. The look gave Mark a headache, and he said, "There really was only Martin's mother in my room that night."

"Why not bring Molly here and confront her?" Victor said, stroking his beard.

Mark nodded. "All right. Crocker, come with me.