Chapter 448 - Illegitimate son 2

Shriya was now super interested in the topic because she wanted to know what happened next. She wanted to know how they dealt with this problem.

Shriya couldn't even think about the outcome of the same situation in this society. The entire society would have blamed the woman pointing her fingers at her and would have called her a shameless b'!ch or the third wheel and blamed her for ruining a happy family.

Some others might have showcased her as a victim and a helpless woman who was taken advantage by her rich boss. They must have took advantage of the situation and used for their own benefit in politics or some other personal issues.

These are the possible outcomes though it happened as an accident without their intention or knowledge.

But as far as Shriya could see Malhotra's accepted Rick and Claire is also happy and how was that possible.

Abhi understood her curiosity and said "Claire worked even after getting pregnant but her baby bump started to show and there were all kinds of gossip in the office.

Dad didn't want her to face all that hatred from others and he definently didn't want it to affect her or the baby.

Moreover she was only twenty back then and she only had an uncle. Grandpa knew what affect all this will have in her so he suggested her to take rest. He couldn't see her suffering and hired a helper for her.

We brothers used to go to her house and spend time with her and kept her company. Dad never went to visit her alone but only saw her when he dropped us off at her place but she didn't blame him for not taking responsibility.

Grandpa didn't leave her alone and did everything in his power to help her. She was moved to a better place and given best medical help.

After nine months she gave birth to Rick and fortunately or unfortunately he took after his mother. Dad couldn't help himself from seeing the baby afterall it's his own blood.

He saw the baby only once that is soon after birth and even then he felt guilty as if he had betrayed mom."

Shriya looked at her man and he said "You must be thinking dad didn't act responsibly towards Claire" and she sat silent.

Abhi said "Yeah, we know but it sort of happened. Actually dad likes Rick very much but he doesn't visit him. Even if he did it was a just for a very brief moment and dad says it is the price he is paying for his mistake, for ruining her innocence. He thinks he had live with that pain."

He then looked at Shriya who was unusually calm and she said "I feel bad for everyone. Though it's a accident they took responsibility for it and didn't balme others and dad even ...."

He smiled and said "Do you know why I respect Claire so much, because she is a very strong woman and she always been responsible for her actions. She never tried to blame others or fate for her sitaution.

It was not a easy period for her but she passed it. Soon after three she started working from home and at six months she bounced back to work. She appointed a nanny and worked hard as usual.

She never asked for money or something though grandpa offered to pay for her necessities. But being a single mother is not so easy and only under very serious financial crisis she accepted some help from grandpa that to on his consistent insistance.

We all adored Rick and we often went to spend time with him afterall blood is thicker than water and we are brothers. Mom never asked us to stop seeing them. Dad used to worry about the kid and we used to give him the details about his well being.

She started working full time in the office after a year and in the same position. There used tobe some gossip about her and dad. They kept the atmosphere very professional except for dad asking about Rick sometimes.

People used to call her names behind her back as a gold digger and bed climber but she never cared nor did dad as they know what they truly are. Grandpa said it's unnecessary to think about who can't speak in their faces.

We made sure that Rick doesn't feel any discomfort. We celebrated his first birthday at his home and everyone were present there including mom, ofcourse mom and dad stayed just for a few minutes.

He likes us very much and he knew our dad is his father too. He took our genes in looks and he is quiet intelligent and mature for his age. At the age of four he understood we are different and something complicated happened though he didn't understand what exactly is that. But he is a very well mannered kid and never asked his mom nor us about this."

Shriya said "Such an adorable boy he is" and Abhi said with a smile "Should I show you his picture ? He looks great just like his elder brother." She sighed and said "Such a narcissist".

Abhi showed her the picture and she said looking at the boy on the screen "He looks like a foreigner but he looks a bit like Yash." She nodded her head saying "He is handsome and will definently surpass you in looks".