Facing Martin's lament, Frederic had a momentary urge to tell him the truth.
But Frederic had a hunch that the matter was not as simple as it seemed.
If Martin knew the truth, he would inevitably show his emotions toward Joey, putting her in danger.
Frederic remained calm. "Besides me, who else have you told about this?"
Martin shook his head. "I haven't told anyone. I'm afraid of waking the sleeping dog."
"You've got a bit of sense. Keep all your emotions in check. Any slip-up could cost your sister her life if she's still alive. Understand?"
"I know. It's just hard for me to accept. The sister I've loved for so many years turned out to be the child of my father and his mistress. Perhaps her mother is even the one who killed my mother."
The pain Martin felt for Scarlett, whom he ha
