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.

out his arms, his voice tinged with a need

wasn’t chilly, so Frederick scooped Hayes out from under the

you feeling, buddy?” Frederick

answered, “I’m okay…

hesitated; she was touched that Hayes was still worried about Manley. But the more considerate he was, the more it pained her.

and couldn’t bring himself to meet

little tighter and said, “Buddy, you don’t have to give

and confused. “Why? I want to… save him… My blood… can help…”

Manley, urging

and touched the spot on Hayes’ arm where the needle had

“Then why…

awkwardness showing. “Because I’m worried about you, okay? Dad found someone else to donate blood to me.

was stern, but Hayes

heard right? Was Manley

made Hayes’ pale face break

was suddenly filled with a

but give Marguerite a second

not have reconciled so quickly.

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