Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Yes, Danny confirmed.The samples we received included one from an adult and one from a child. A comparison of the adult and child DNA confirmed a biological relationship. Furthermore, the DNA of the adult matched that in the database, belonging to Cherise.”

Sebastian finished speaking calmly, a teasing glint in his eyes as he glanced at Danny. “Considering Mr. Parker’s years of experience at the DNA identification center, one would expect a higher level of professionalism when fabricating such stories, wouldn’t you agree?”

Danny pursed his lips, diligently wiping the sweat from his brow. “Very well… We will issue the identification report in accordance with Mr. Weiss’s statement.”

“Mr. Weiss, I trust you will honor your word…” Danny reminded him earnestly.

“I understand, I understand,” the impatient man waved dismissively. “You may leave.”

“How long until we receive the identification results?” Danny inquired, still wiping away his perspiration.

“Approximately three days,” Danny replied, wiping sweat off his face.

“Excellent,” Sebastian remarked with a light smile. “Three days should suffice.”

“What are you up to again?”

a daze, only to bump into

Weiss,” he greeted her quickly

placed the fruit basket beside

to eat. “He was likely moved

“You didn’t threaten him

raised his hand in a solemn gesture. “I swear, I merely looked out for his son’s well- being

a seat nearby. “Dad and I are leaving tomorrow,” she informed him not advantageous to

previously expressed those sentiments to her. “Dad- is rather disappointed in your

rightfully theirs, and forcibly taking

“Is that so?”

smile widened, his expression playful and unbounded. “I simply don’t subscribe to such

mother instilled in me the belief that if you desire something, you must

then you steal it. And if stealing

eyes narrowed, his smile taking on a more menacing edge. “If even theft fails, then you destroy

one’s spine. “Destroy