"What?"

"Really?"

Justin and Bella exclaimed in unison. From their reaction alone, they were made for each other.

Steven took a gulp, his throat still dry from running all the way there. "It's true. I had the paternity test done by Dr. Larson in Meridan just to be sure. The test in Savrow was performed in one of the Thompsons' hospitals, and I kept an eye throughout the process."

Justin's lashes cast a grimacing shadow below his eyes as his gaze scoured the test results.

Gregory and Bethany were unrelated.

Bella was the only one calm amid the bustle.

The result of the paternity test only confirmed her long-time suspicion.

Bethany's character, looks, and personality planted a seed of doubt in Bella a long time ago. Now, the truth was out.

"Did Arnold say anything when you asked him to do the test, Steve?"

"He did."

about the incident. "He asked if Wyatt's three wives had another child, and Wyatt wanted to do a paternity test in secret to

intention was not to bring the secret to his grave. He simply wanted

anyone else know about this,

told Mr. Asher right away. He knows about it

"Fine. Arnold and Ash are a couple,

Steven nodded his head.

felt

looked up and saw Justin's stoic expression and rage

alright?" Bella softened

his eyes emotionless. "I'm fine. I just find it absurd. I just thought of my mother, Bella. Shannon showed up at the family residence more than two decades ago, looking

and held his cold

daughter. It was clear that all departments were in on it with Shannon. It is a lot easier to forge the result of

was the same hateful

can't believe Gregory never suspected Shannon and Bethany, even after spending day in and day out with a child who doesn't look a

who was wise and competent when handling business. Shannon

a place in the family Grandpa's disapproval only fueled Gregory to do the opposite. That's not the only thing. He and my mother were drifting apart, and Shannon took advantage of that. Gregory is a proud man, and Shannon pretended to be okay with everything. He believed a woman of humble beginning wouldn't

his head down, his voice laced with mockery. "But Gregory could possibly love Shannon too much. He didn't even know that woman had killed my

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