202: Chapter 202 - Because he listens to me more than you do

Chapter 202 - Because he listens to me more than you do

"Brina, are you still in love with him?" 2

Matilda's innocent question caused Sabrina to drop her cutlery. 

She was almost done with the food and sipped water.

Feeling grossly ashamed that all her life she has been in love with only one man who never treasured her, she wished she could lie but did not dare to do so.

"Love is what got me into this mess so I will only do the right thing and that is what is in my head."

Matilda discerned evidently in her statement that though she was still in love with her ex-husband, she was not willing to get back with him because of all she had been through.

"Sabrina, Robin has changed," Matilda dropped her cutlery as well and said to her but Sabrina did not believe it.

Throughout their marriage, Robin trashed her for not giving him an heir and never made any attempt to get back with her until after he knew about her pregnancy, which sent the message that he did not love her but the unborn child.

"No. It's only because of the baby," Sabrina smiled bitterly and said, Matilda shook her head, knowing it wasn't true but how could she convey the message without making Sabrina feel as if she was on Robin's side?

"Then why don't we test him?" She suggested after thinking carefully about her words. 

Sabrina seemed interested in whatever test she meant to propose and asked with interest,

"How?"

Matilda stood up and whispered something in her ears. Sabrina frowned and said,

"But that would take at least six months." She wanted something very fast but Matilda's suggestion would take not less than six months to confirm.

"But it would still be worth it. You can arrange it in the course of your hospital visits," Matilda smiled and advised since Sabrina was considering her suggestion.

Then again, Sabrina thought through Matilda's suggestion, saying,

"But he's always there."

"It's alright. I will arrange for it but Sabrina, if it works, will you give him a chance?" Matilda asked solemnly, not wanting to waste her time if her efforts were going to be fruitless.

Sabrina massaged her nape thoughtfully.

Robin's behavior from over a month ago has caused her to ask herself so many questions she was not getting answers to.

"I don't know. Maybe. Matilda, Robin was very different in our three years of marriage."

Matilda forced a smile. She already knew it wasn't going to be easy.

"I know but people change. I believe he learned his lessons and it's evident in the fact that we don't hear the news or see him with women like he used to."

Sabrina pressed her lips together. It was true that Robin had not been with women like he used to and said that he had not even touched Zayla but what was the assurance that he would stay that way and not go back to who he was after their twins were birthed?

"I want my children to have a perfect family."

"It all lies in your hands. Just give him the chance to prove himself. I'm not advising you to accept him but just don't drive him away for the sake of the children," Matilda said.

Sabrina was about to ask for Lizzy's opinion but she had already pushed the plate aside with her head on the dining table, sleeping.

The two women shook their heads, not knowing whether to laugh or pretend that they had not seen.

***

In the study, Devin was pacing here and there, not knowing how to vent his anger for being fooled all these years.

"Dad, I trusted him so much."

Cobby was nodding his head as he sat on a swivel chair, looking pitifully at this son. 

Internally, he was happy for Devin to have realized who Martin was.

"I'm not surprised. He almost destroyed us."

"But where did you get the money? Is it from Robin?" Devin asked, not believing that they had all that money.

"Not exactly," Cobby responded in honesty, Devin asked him,

"Please tell me the truth Dad, if Robin saved my ass, then I need to thank him."

Cobby smiled a little and corrected him, "he saved your sister's ass."

"No. Martin was my friend. I introduced her to him because I liked him for her. It's all my fault," Devin accepted the blame, making Cobby feel like he could trust him again.

After five seconds of silence, he said,

"If you promise to not tell your sister, then I will tell you."

Devin instantly sat in front of his father with a serious expression, 

"If it must remain a secret, then I won't tell her."

Cobby nodded his head in agreement once again before he began to explain everything to him.

"My best friend, Ronald, left a gift for Sabrina for saving Robin's life. Robin knows that Sabrina would not want it so he is keeping it safe."

Devin frowned instantly. If Robin knew that Sabrina saved his life, then that could be the only reason why he was being good to her. 

He was quite disappointed that Robin did not love Sabrina the way he thought.

"So, he knows that Sabrina saved his life. No wonder he decided to help."

Cobby knew that he did not understand the meaning of his words, thereby explaining,

"No. Even before he found out, he already told me about it. He told me how he regretted it."

Devin stared at his father and couldn't hide the jealousy filling his heart at the way he was talking passionately about Robin or was it because he was his best friends' son?

"Dad, you seem to be closer to Robin than me."

Cobby was a little agitated and spoke in a slightly raised tone,

"Because he listens to me more than you do."

Devin frowned imperceptibly, "What are you implying?"

"You never believed me when I spoke about Mara but he did and he has a lot of proof that she is alive and is indeed Martin's sister," Cobby revealed, Devin stiffened instantly.

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