These folks are like dogs with a bone, just won't quit until they hit a brick wall. Fiona got that better than anyone, but she had bigger fish to fry.

"So, you're saying the kid's Allen's? Where's your proof? You can make all the claims you want, but without solid evidence, your words won't stand a chance in court."

"We've got a copy of the hospital's report!"

Fiona quickly pieced it all together and shot a glance at the hospital director. In front of him lay a bunch of reports, clearly stating that Erica had visited the hospital two months back, and the fluid they collected was a match with Allen's.

This was the linchpin Erica's family was hanging onto, insisting Allen was the father. What a crafty move.

Even Fiona had to give them props for their cleverness. This kind of plotting was way beyond someone like Zoe, who was all style and no substance—a pretty face with no smarts to back it up. The Larkin family from Maple Grove definitely had some brains.

to dig up some dirt on her opponents. With a sly grin, she pointed to the part of the report about Allen's fluid. She chuckled, "Tough luck for you, but a few months back, Allen was poisoned by his manager, and I treated him. I remember his test results like it was yesterday, and this report here? It doesn't match. Even the tiniest difference in numbers means a

coming-Fiona having an ace up her sleeve made them

info had come from someone who swore it was foolproof.

you've got the report, you can twist it however you

off

to Erica, "Miss Smith remember our first meeting? I told you something back then. Do you

be finishing school and making something of

"So what?"

you mentioned wanting to be a teacher, to inspire and educate, not repeat past mistakes.

as she slumped back into her chair, the light in her eyes

sort it out with a paternity test. At that point, it won't matter whose child it is, as long as it's not Allen's. I hope you can still smile then, knowing you used your own daughter in such a stunt. You'd be the talk of the town, and not

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