Victor's Offspring

Martha's revelation caused a furor in the crowd of guests.

"What? Victor Damone got a woman pregnant?"

"Victor never mentioned it to anyone!"

"Is this lady lying?"

"Is she trying to profit from the city hero's death?"

"Shame on her! A divorcee like her shouldn't be allowed in this gathering!"

Carol covered her face immediately, overcome with utter humiliation. She wished she'd just disappear from the world.

What had her mother done? Carol never wanted to reveal her pregnancy to the public and had planned to raise the child by herself. She should have tutored Ruth to keep her mouth shut.

Edgar Damone, who had been silent all along, rose from his fireplace couch. He slowly approached the gathering and stopped by Carol. His face was a mixture of tumultuous emotion.

"Is this true?" he asked the beauty. "Are you carrying Victor's child?"