It was Ted. Joshua’s face darkened instantly.

But the next moment, he calmly answered, “Mr. King.”

Hazel stiffened slightly.

“I’ve considered what you said before,” Ted said in a deep tone. “If you can improve the relationship between Simon and me, and that woman is really pregnant with your child, I can accept… that child.”

With a chill in his eyes, Joshua coolly said, “Mr. King, I didn’t expect you would daydream.”

Ted was exasperated. “Joshua, this is what I can ...