“I’m the product of a planned seduction.”
“What?” Donner’s mouth flattened into a severe frown.
Nate sighed and rubbed his forehead. “My mother had designs on a wealthy, married man. She saw herself as the next Mrs. Wimbley. Her step up into riches, power, and a life of ease.”
“I see.”
“She seduced him, became pregnant, and had me. All that was part of the plan. Unfortunately, it fell apart when John spurned her and walked away, crushing her well-laid strategy.”
“Holy crap.”
Nate nodded slightly. “She badgered him until he paid child support, but otherwise, had nothing to do with either of us. As far as she was concerned, I wasn’t good enough to draw John’s attention and she was saddled with a child she really didn’t want.”
“That’s just cruel.” Donner reached over to rest his hand o
