Chapter 136

She snickered inwardly, yet couldn’t help but worry that her efforts might all be in vain, resulting in a total washout. So, she managed not to let her concern show too obviously.

Faith, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but wear a look of scorn. “A paternity retest? What’s that supposed to mean? You can’t possibly be suggesting that you’re the real daughter of the Haywood family. Now, wouldn’t that be ridiculous?”

Faith’s words were said without much thought, a mere dig at Lillian. Lillian had stirred up a hornet’s nest and now was trying to pass off such a ludicrous excuse; she clearly didn’t take Faith seriously at all.

Her words, however, sparked like a match in a powder keg. The first to react was Miranda. When they had found Sunflower Orphanage years ago, both Lillian and Brielle had undergone DNA testing with Robert.

The results had confirmed that Brielle was the daughter, but now, Lillian was suggesting a retest.

Could it be…

“Lillian, are you implying that-”

Miranda became agitated, her thoughts racing toward the outcome she most desired, the fulfillment of a long–held

brimmed with mockery. Maybe soon the Haywoods wouldn’t be fit to tie her shoelaces. Mark had already called her twice in a panic, which meant this whole affair was very likely

she wanted to lead Miranda on. She had slaved away for the Haywood family

had always hoped that Lillian would turn out to be the Haywood’s daughter, right? So, she’d dangle that hope in front of her, giving herself an out

wasn’t the so–called blue–blooded lady, she’d continue to face the scorn and ridicule of these people, but until the results were in, the Haywoods would surely treat her with kid gloves

probably be over the moon, and even

useful, so she deliberately kept her statement ambiguous. “Miranda, I’m not too sure myself. The director has been calling me, urging

stepped forward, grasping her hand. “I’ll come

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also puzzled. What was the

to doubt the truth of the matter. If the Haywoods themselves were skeptical, it was only natural for Faith,

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