Chapter 9

Jasmine took Connor’s words at face value. Ultimately, he was still a young boy, and there was no way he would try to trick her.

Right?

“Yeah, I’m not angry. I’m good friends with your Mommy. Is she around? Where is she?” Jasmine crouched down so she could be on eye level with Connor.

“Mommy didn’t come with us.” Connor was no fool. He did not believe this woman was his mother’s best friend at all.

Upon hearing that Natalie was not around, Jasmine knew this was her chance.

“Then, did you come here with your Daddy?” As she spoke, she reached out to stroke his head. At the same time, she thought of using that opportunity to pluck his hair for a DNA test.

Yet, the moment her hand came close to him, he instantly backed away warily.

For a moment, Jasmine’s hand hovered in mid-air before she let it drop.

From the gleam in her eyes, Connor could tell she was planning something. Hence, he played along, “Yeah, I’m here with Daddy.”

Earlier, Jasmine had meant to test the waters with that question about his father. She did not expect he would answer in the affirmative, though.

Was my suspicion wrong?

she pressed, “What’s your

that instant. Maybe... Just maybe,

he was still a young boy, and there was no way he

know who my Daddy is?” He tilted his head

few seconds of hesitation, she fibbed, “Oh, I didn’t

right through her obvious attempt as she lied

him to believe she knew more than she was letting

been here a little too long. At this point, his

and he stated, “My Daddy is right outside. Let me bring

not wait for Jasmine to give a response before dashing

and looked around. There were a lot of people bustling to and fro,

down to stare at

a child! Ugh... That lil’

crowd. Worried that his mother would start to panic, his short

a corner,

turned a corner,

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