Keira glanced down at the DNA results, her face showing a flicker of surprise. She looked back at Sean Church, the confusion in her eyes growing.

Sean still had that sad, almost helpless look, and it suddenly put her on high alert. Glancing around the room, she signaled to Erin.

"Take Amy with you," she said calmly.

Erin looked indignant. She hadn't even managed to enjoy the drama before getting asked to leave again. Just as she was about to protest, Keira added, "I trust only you to keep her safe."

Erin's face lit up with a grin. "Oh, that's different," she replied, happily picking up Amy. "Come on, Amy, come and have some fun with Auntie Erin."

As they headed upstairs, Erin coaxed, "I have candy for you!"

Amy shook her head sweetly. "Amy doesn't eat candy. Candy makes your teeth fall out."

"Oh, you're still young! Even if your teeth fall out, you'll get new ones. What's life worth if you don't enjoy it a little?" Erin said, her voice fading as she disappeared down the hall.

for Uncle Olsen to clear the room. He waved, and everyone—staff and family members alike—filed out until they

need to

"No, you

"Hey!" Sean's bodyguard cried, but Lewis had him restrained before he could react. Keira gripped Sean's arm, taking note of his frail build and

felt his pulse. Weak. Hardly any strength. This man didn't

father," she said, eyes narrowing. "Who are

up in a way that momentarily made the dim room seem almost bright. Twilight had settled, casting a dark hue, yet

only made Keira more guarded. Tightening her hold on his arm, she demanded again, "Speak. Who are

grip. "A moment ago, you were saying you wouldn't forgive me. And now, you don't even

testing me?" Keira asked, her voice

Sean replied, chuckling. "Just

Keira's jaw clenched. "Why?"

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