"Shen Tangning! Did you come back to help me or to cause me trouble?!"

Shen Tangning's words failed to persuade Shen Chang, and instead fueled his anger to a new level, until he finally couldn't hold back and exploded.

She took two steps back to create a safe distance between them: "Father, please don't get agitated. I'm only thinking of you and Mother."

"For my sake?" Shen Chang stared at her coldly, then laughed angrily. "I think you and your mother are in cahoots, aren't you? When did you ever consider me your father?"

How come he only noticed something so obvious now?

Shen Tangning raised an eyebrow, not expecting to persuade him with just a few words.

Shen Chang was going through a period of despair, and divorcing his mother at this time would not do him any good, and he would also have to face a lot of strange looks, so he was definitely unwilling.

She changed the subject: "Aunt Fang is suspected of attempted murder and may face imprisonment. Father, don't you want to do something about it?"

Shen Chang said irritably, "The country has its laws. She has committed evil deeds and should pay the price. I can barely protect myself, how can I care about her?"

He lost his official position because of Aunt Fang, and he was angry with her at that time. It was already good enough that he didn't kick her when she was down!

Shen Tangning frowned slightly and sighed, "Second sister is truly commendable for her filial piety. I heard she is still busy running around for Aunt Fang."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chang immediately felt dissatisfied, and the corners of his mouth turned down.

Despite the fact that he was demoted, Shen Xiwei didn't even bother to inquire about his situation; instead, she was completely preoccupied with her aunt!

He used to love her so much, but it turns out he's a heartless jerk!

Shen Tangning paused, her tone filled with admiration: "Speaking of which, my second sister is only a few months younger than me, yet she is so calm and composed, which truly makes me feel ashamed."

Shen Chang's gaze suddenly sharpened as he noticed a detail.

He had been married to Xie for almost a year before Tang Ning was born.

Fang Shi also came to our door around this time, and she became pregnant in just two months. Therefore, Shen Xiwei is not much younger than Shen Tangning.

A wave of emotion surged within him. He had never considered this before, but now that he knew about Fang's past, was it possible that she was already pregnant with Shen Xiwei when she came to his door?

Upon closer examination, it's entirely possible!

It's too early to tell anything about a baby's condition, and premature births are quite common...

Moreover, Tang Ning looks like him and Xie Shi, while Xi Wei completely inherited Fang Shi's appearance and doesn't resemble him much.

So, doesn't that mean he raised someone else's child for nothing all those years?!

Shen Chang's heart was in turmoil, and his expression changed unpredictably.

Shen Tangning glanced at his expression, and the corners of her lips lifted imperceptibly, knowing that her words had had an effect.

He certainly had ways to prove that Shen Xiwei was 90% likely his daughter, but once a grudge is formed in someone's heart, it is not so easy to change.

She doesn't need to do much; Shen Chang will find excuses to justify the remaining ten percent.

Without Shen Chang's support, what can Shen Xiwei rely on now?

...

She took the opportunity to visit her mother.