"It is true you gave birth to and brought up children but whether they are my dad's is uncertain" Arci said.
Dawn face turned pale and tried to control her emotions.
"Arci" she said calmly "Don't distort the truth, Okay? The boy i was pregnant with was Lincoln's there is a proof in the hospital" Dawn said.
"The miscarried child was indeed my dad's but this daughter is not" Arci said confidently.
Dawn started shaking as a result of nervousness she grabbed Runa hand.
"Arci don't slander me here!" Runa yelled at her.
"Don't talk nonsense!" Dawn said nervously as she put her eyes down.
Lincoln looked at her with a shock expression in his face.
"Arci you can't talk nonsense without evidence" Lincoln said trying to convince himself that it was all nonsense.
"Mr Lincoln" Someone called out.
They all looked at the unwelcome visitor which was Richard and his assistant.
"There is evidence to what Miss Arci said"
"Commander Richard"
"I'm sorry for coming here without being invited it is just that we found something when searching Leo's body i dare not hide it from you because it is related to you" Richard said.
"It.. It is related to me?" Lincoln asked.
Richard nodded and put his hand in his pocket.
He brought out a picture showed it to Lincoln.
"Mr Lincoln, do you still remember who this girl is?" Richard asked.
He glanced at Runa, "This photo was taken when Runa was a little girl" Lincoln replied.
Richard showed Dawn the picture.
"Mrs Lincoln take a look"
Dawn became tongue tied.
Richard showed Runa the picture.
"Why do you have the photo of me?" Runa asked.
"That night, Leo risked his life to sneak back to his pawnshop to burn this photo he hasn't been married nor has he had children so i was curious about who this woman with one hand shown in this photo is and who this girl is"
"This is not Runa they just look alike" Dawn said.
"Really? But the bracelet in the photo is identical to the one you are wearing, isn't it?" Richard asked.
She quickly tried to hide the bracelet but it was too late because Lincoln already saw it.
Richard smiled, he clapped his hand.
A middle aged woman putting on a white gown walked in.
"Mr Lincoln, look at her. Do you remember this Doctor Ruby? Eighteen years ago, she helped Mrs Lincoln to give birth"
"Yes, she is Dr. Ruby who delivered Runa"
"Dr. Ruby was Miss Runa born after the normal period of gestation?" Richard asked.
"Yes she was born after the normal period of gestation"
"But why did you tell me it was less than eight months and ask me to take good care of her?" Lincoln asked.
"Mrs Lincoln gave me a sum of money and asked me to say so" Dr Ruby said.
"Dr Ruby since when was Mrs Lincoln pregnant?" Arci asked.
"According to calculation, she was pregnant since February that year" Dr Ruby said.
Richard dismissed her.
Dr Ruby walked out of the house.
Lincoln stared at Dawn, "That is to say when i went back to the home town during Christmas festival, you had been pregnant" Lincoln said.
"No…no..no.i.." Her word was incoherent.
"Let me tell you the truth you had an affair with Leo and became pregnant so you went to observe mourning instead of my mother Runa is Leo's daughter" Arci said.
Runa held her mother's hand.
"Mom what are they talking about? Why don't i understand? Mom" Runa said.
Dawn held her hand.
Lincoln laughed.
"I've been deceived by you for so many years"
"Mom. Say something. Mom" Runa shook her body violently.
Dawn stared at Arci.
"Finally you have gotten your way, Huh? Finally you are satisfied huh? You came back just to plot against me and see how I'd come to a miserable end, right?" Dawn asked not pretending anymore.
"I only believe that the heaven are watching your every move. There is Justice in the Lincoln family" Arci replied.
"Fine" Dawn nodded
Lincoln glanced at Richard, "Commander Richard please don't let other know what happened today. Recently there have been continuous storms in my family and we can't bear more disturbance"
"Don't worry this is your family affair i overstepped my authority it is just that it involves your family lineage so i couldn't bear to hide it from you"
"Commander Richard you found out the truth for me i am really grateful to you"
"Mr Lincoln don't mention it my administration is Los Angeles can't do without your great support so I'll consider for you in everything so i won't say anything about this matter"
"Thank you"
"Take care Mr Lincoln I've got to go" Richard said and walked out of the house with Richmond behind him.
"Lincoln, Please consider that we have been husband and wife for over ten years and let me talk to you alone" Dawn requested.
Lincoln asked Arci to go outside, Runa followed.
When they got outside Runa tried to strangle Arci.
"Bitch! I am going to kill you"
Butler Calvin immediately grabbed her so she won't wound Arci.
"Let go of me" Runa struggled in Calvin hold.
"Somebody!" Arci shouted.
Two guards came to meet them quickly and grabbed her
"Let go of me! I am the daughter of the Lincoln family! My surname is Lincoln! I am the daughter of the Lincoln family!" She shouted hysterically.
"Take her down" Arci said.
"You can't replace me! Let go of me! I am the daughter of the Lincoln family!" She kept shouting.
The guards quickly carry her away.
While in this house this was what was going on.
"Actually, on the first day when i came to this mansion as Arci's mother maid and when i saw you at first sight, i knew my life was doomed i was unwilling to be just a maid, i was unwilling to be just a mistress without status. I was unwilling to see you favor someone else i wanted to be your only wife. Right now, everything is over i don't need to be so calculating or have to worry anyone when enjoying this wealthy life but i ask only one thing from you seeing as how Runa has been a loving daughter these past years, would you treat her kindly?"