Chapter 519

It was just Frederick’s bad luck that when he arrived at the DNA testing lab, he found that all the doctors had clocked out for the day, leaving only a young nurse on duty.

She told Frederick that he could leave a blood sample and if he requested expedited processing, the results would be ready by the next morning.

The truth was so close that he could almost taste it, but at the last minute…

Ah, well! Good things come to those who wait.

He could handle one more night.

With no other choice, Frederick left the blood sample and made his way back to the private room.

By that time, the sky had turned pitch black. Hayes had woken up, and Marguerite had just finished serving dinner to the three kids.

Hayes looked a lot better, though he was still weak.

Bundled up

in bed, he had no idea of the drama that had unfolded while he was unconscious.

Hayes stretched out his arms, his voice tinged with a need for comfort,

chilly, so Frederick scooped Hayes out from under the covers

you feeling, buddy?”

“I’m okay… Is Manley better?”

still worried about Manley. But the more

was feeling guilty and couldn’t bring himself

hugged Hayes a little tighter and said, “Buddy, you don’t

looked up, surprised and confused. “Why? I want to… save him… My blood…

urging him forward.

awkwardly and touched the spot on Hayes’ arm where the needle had been, his tone both proud and petulant, “I know

“Then why…

worried about you, okay? Dad found someone

stern, but Hayes

he heard right? Was Manley worried

pale face break into a

filled with

help but give

to admit, if it weren’t for Marguerite’s guidance that afternoon, the two boys might not have reconciled so quickly. Suddenly, Teresa pointed outside, her face alight with excitement, “Hayes’

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