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

greeted her quickly before hurrying

basket beside Sebastián.

beginning to eat. “He was likely moved

“You didn’t threaten him again,

in a solemn gesture. “I swear, I merely looked out for

before taking a seat nearby. “Dad and I are leaving tomorrow,” she

sighed, recalling how her father had previously expressed those sentiments to her. “Dad- is rather disappointed in

rightfully theirs, and forcibly

“Is that so?”

his expression playful and unbounded. “I simply

belief that if you desire something, you

futile, then you steal

a more menacing edge. “If even

his fingers. The smile on his lips sent shivers down one’s spine. “Destroy her so that she belongs to no one so that all that remains is