Chapter 519

It was just Frederick’s bad luck that when he arrived at the DNA testing lab, he found that all the doctors had clocked out for the day, leaving only a young nurse on duty.

She told Frederick that he could leave a blood sample and if he requested expedited processing, the results would be ready by the next morning.

The truth was so close that he could almost taste it, but at the last minute…

Ah, well! Good things come to those who wait.

He could handle one more night.

With no other choice, Frederick left the blood sample and made his way back to the private room.

By that time, the sky had turned pitch black. Hayes had woken up, and Marguerite had just finished serving dinner to the three kids.

Hayes looked a lot better, though he was still weak.

Bundled up

in bed, he had no idea of the drama that had unfolded while he was unconscious.

Frederick appeared, Hayes stretched out his arms, his voice tinged with a need for comfort,

so Frederick scooped Hayes out from under the covers and set him

feeling, buddy?” Frederick asked gently.

“I’m okay… Is Manley better?”

hesitated; she was touched that Hayes was still worried about Manley. But the more

was feeling guilty and couldn’t bring

you don’t have to give

up, surprised and confused. “Why? I want to… save him… My

nudged Manley, urging him forward.

on Hayes’ arm where the needle had been,

“Then why…

Just because!” Manley cut Hayes off, his awkwardness showing. “Because I’m worried about you, okay? Dad found someone else to donate blood to me.

but Hayes was visibly moved.

Was Manley

made Hayes’ pale face break into a warm

with a harmonious and

give Marguerite a

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