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?

any longer, she pressed, “What’s your Daddy’s name? Where

the anxious yet eager expression on her face. Curiosity swelled in him right that instant. Maybe... Just

was still a young boy, and there was no way he would try to trick

you not know who my Daddy

a few seconds of hesitation, she fibbed,

through her obvious attempt as she lied

strange reactions led him to believe she knew more than

long. At this point, his

Daddy is right outside. Let

for Jasmine to

still did not return, she headed outside and

to stare at the stain on her dress. Then, it dawned

by a

into the crowd. Worried that his mother would start

turned a corner, he crashed right into

corner, he

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