The Devil's Love For The Heiress by LiLhyz

Chapter 49: We Are Family “Go ahead, son.

Read the results,” he heard Samantha encourage. While unfolding the paper in his hand, Carlos sensed his heart galloping. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead. His emotions were all over the place. It was a mix of worry, excitement, and fear.

In every second that passed, Carlos sensed his surroundings hushed. Cold air seemed to have engulfed him, and chills ran down his spine.

His eyes landed on the set of letters and numbers that were alien to him, but what really mattered the most were the lines written at the bottom of the page. He gulped as he read,” Based.”

He blinked before resuming, “Based on testing results obtained, the probability of paternity is 99.9999998%.”

The test results suggested that the man in the grave was, in fact, Manuel Ronaldo, Carlos’ father.

Dead air fell upon them as Carlos shut his eyes. His hand let the paper fall to the floor. He leaned forward and covered his face with his hands, and he continued to take deep breaths again and again. Softly, he said, “Some… some part of me… hoped.” It could not be helped. Carlos’ heart sank. Even if knowing the truth saved him the trouble of searching for a missing father, the words of Hugo made him look forward to the possibility. The signed will and testament made him consider. The suggestion of officer Baker flickered a bit of hope in him. Now he was back to mourning. It was as if he was reliving the days of his father’s passing. It wasn’t the same pain, but it was still heart-wrenching. Alexander did not know how to react. He was equally pained for his friend. He merely sat in silence, his brows meeting. Lemuel, however, nodded. He somewhat expected it already.

Kate was quick to approach Carlos. She sat on the armrest of his chair and hugged him from his side. She said, “I’m sorry, Carlos, but it’s okay. At least… now we know.” “Son, it’s okay to feel this way. It’s understandable,” Samantha said, while tears were threatening to fall from her eyes. “Know that your father and your mother are both in a better place now.”

“But you have a family. We are family.” Ethan sat up and opened his arms. “Come here.” ; Seeing Ethan’s welcoming arms, Carlos stood up and embraced him. He knew Ethan’s grip was the closest thing he could have to a father’s hold. They both firmly stayed in that same state for seconds longer, with Ethan repeatedly tapping Carlos’ back. Ethan said, “You did not

you have a family

for only two

into her embrace. Tears evidently fell on her cheeks as she claimed, “I am

However, he sniffed the idea away and suggested, “And sooner or later, you will be… officially my son.” While letting go of Samantha’s hold, Ethan leaned closer to Carlos and whispered, “You just need to hurry up a bit.” “Thank you, uncle. I have that sorted out,” Carlos meekly said, indirectly confirming Ethan’s words. “I’m sure you do,” Ethan replied under his breath. Finally, when Kate had her chance, she wrapped her arms around Carlos’ neck and buried her face into his chest. She proposed, “And you have me.” Looking up at him, her face burned

from ear to ear as he remarked, “What a beautiful family you have, sir. I’m sure your parents are happy to know you have another

***

Hours later.

were kids. Samantha said, “Pastry is not my specialty, but occasionally I make some for the kids. There was one time when I made eclairs. I made sure that each of the kids

resumed, “Carlos would not have known about it if not for

ten mars of eclairs for Carlos. She presented it as a peace offering to Carlos, but in

Kate was laughing, recalling how they were thirteen years old when that happened. She reasoned, “Carlos saw my eyes puffed, and

Someone was speaking loudly, “ Okay! Who needs a bear hug?” They all turned to find Kate’s twin, Kaleb. He walked in with arms raised, repeating himself, ” Who needs a brotherly