---- Chapter 5 I gave in and hopped into Preston's car because I didn't want to hurt Emma's feelings. Seated in the front passenger seat was Tara, who took a jab at me. "I thought you denied being a mistress? Why are you sitting in my husband's luxury car?" I shut her down coldly. "I made it very clear this afternoon that I was no homewrecker. I am loaded myself; there's no reason for me to be attracted to your husband. "By the way, you need to compensate me for that broken phone. It's hard to get your hands ona latest phone now, even if you have all the money in the world." Preston's expression froze in the middle of driving, but he quickly collected himself. Tara harrumphed. "Hmph! Yeah, keep lying. That ---- must be Preston's gift to you." I wanted to fire back, but Emma stopped me. " Mommy, can you please be quiet?" I watched Emma with conflicted feelings. She had been an easy child since she was born, but in the past few years, she was often impatient with me. Thadn't paid much attention to Emma's attitude change, considering that she was at an age where she needed close guidance. However, I was shocked to learn that she was Preston's daughter after Preston pulled off the sperm switcheroo. That utterly ruined my impression of Preston. When we arrived at Preston's villa, he couldn't hold back from gloating to Emma. At first, I thought Emma would not be fazed, as she was raised in wealth. To my surprise, she held onto Preston's hand and watched everything with amazement. "Daddy, I wish I could live with you." ---- I said nothing, but Emma's words broke my heart. My mind was a mess throughout the night. The truth behind Emma's paternity bothered me more than Tara's false accusations and physical attacks earlier in the day. The nanny brought Emma to rest when Emma became sleepy. It was time for me to have a talk with Preston and Tara. linsisted, ''You will not get to see Emma again." Preston opened his mouth at the same time, but he had an entirely different idea. 'My daughter needs a proper father figure." He scanned me from head to toe. Then, he scoffed. "Jeanine Colby, do you really think you can give Emma a good life? "your husband did not even show up after Tara beat you up. He's either a loser or a poor man who's at his 9 to 5. How much does he even make per month? Emma's schooling costs 20 thousand