Sasha smirked, watching Lina leave before making her way to the hospital’s rear entrance. The area was deserted. She calmly wore her mask and arrived punctually for her meeting with Kasey.

The cafe adjacent to the hospital was tranquil, with Kasey already seated by a window. Spotting Sasha, she waved enthusiastically.

Sunlight poured through the window, casting an unusual gleam on Sasha’s golden mask, which seemed to dazzle Kasey.

“Sasha…” Kasey began hesitantly, “When can we do the compatibility test?”

Sasha leaned back with a faint smile. Behind her mask, her eyes sparkled with a chilly shrewdness. “The timing for the test is up to you.”

“You…”

“I’ve mentioned it before. I need to see the money first. Otherwise, I have no reason to help a child who isn’t connected to me in any way.”

“Sasha!” Kasey’s emotions started to show. “How can you say Nala has no connection to you? She’s Elijah’s daughter!”

I don’t

her mind blank. Sasha didn’t have the Chriss last name, and she

nonchalantly played with her nails. “But think about it. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. And I know you might consider it extortion if the compatibility test proves I’m not a

bright daylight. “I’m already doing you a favor by agreeing to be tested. Shouldn’t you offer some compensation? Even if I’m not a match, it’s time

took a deep breath, and fought to steady her trembling shoulders. After a lengthy silence, she

Chriss…” Kasey locked eyes with her, her eyes welling up. “You’re my

the card on the table but

dollars in the card. That’s what we agreed upon. So, please, no matter what, conduct

feeling its warmth like a burning ember. She accepted it without hesitation. “We could’ve avoided a lot

eyes and opened them, her lips tightly

patted Kasey’s shoulder, gesturing for

quickly reached the

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