"Rosie, don't be afraid!" Harriette gently pulled Rose behind her, turning to face Elijah with a wary expression.

"Sir, you can't just make baseless claims without evidence. Rosie is a member of the Young family, and your sudden proclamation of her being your daughter clearly indicates ulterior motives."

"Rosie, let's go!" she urged, pulling Rose along. Her only thought was to get Rose out of there. She knew that if Rose left, it would send a clear message that she was denying any connection to the Xanth family.

Harriette tried to hurry away, but Clover wasn't about to let Rose leave so easily. Just as they took a few steps forward, he quickly moved to block their path.

Before he could say anything, Elijah's voice rang out once more. "Who said I have no evidence?"

"Evidence?" Harriette mused as she tightened her grip on Rose's hand. She knew there was nothing she could do if evidence that Rose was Elijah's daughter really existed.

"I don't need to prove to anyone that she's my daughter. However, if this young lady insists on evidence, Rosie and I can take a paternity test to settle the matter," Elijah said, his tone softening as he turned to Rose. "Rosie, I may need you to provide " "That won't be necessary!" Elijah was interrupted by a booming voice before he could finish.

It was Jonathan. Holding a file in hand, he walked forward slowly under the scrutiny of the crowd.

When he reached Elijah, he handed over the document before offering an apologetic glance at Clover.

"Mr. Clover, my apologies. I took the liberty of procuring something of yours when you weren't paying attention."

Clover was confused. "When did Jonathan take something from me?" he pondered.

Nonetheless, he didn't have time to dwell on that. All he wanted to know was what that document in Jonathan's hand contained.

Before he could voice his question, Jonathan revealed the answer. "This contains the results of a DNA test between Mr. Clover and Ms. Rose."

Clover's eyes widened in realization, and the room fell silent. Everyone's gaze was fixed on the document, and they were eager to know the test results.

However, instead of disclosing the information himself, Jonathan entrusted the document to Elijah.

Elijah took hold of the document, his hands were trembling. Even though he was sure that Rose was his daughter, he couldn't help but feel nervous as

his emotions surged, and he became overwhelmed with

hearty laughter echoed through the air, and just from the sound

a true member of the Xanth family!" Elijah exclaimed, his voice shaking

warmth spread through Clover as realization hit him. "She's my cousin... that

wave of happiness. Without hesitation, he pushed

I instantly liked you when I first saw you. I wanted to give you

blood relative! Rosie, you've always been a part of the

such happiness. His excitement pulled Rose from her

words "cousin" and "father" echoed in her mind, clashing with one another. "Clo... you're really my brother?" she murmured, the term 'brother' taking on a new, profound meaning. Clover nodded eagerly. "Yes! I'm your

Miles, Clover felt a newfound confidence. He

and she no longer needs the title of 'adopted granddaughter' from

pride, "Rosie, you are a daughter of the Xanth family, and everything

right. Rosie, I

his gaze never leaving Rose as he tried to

of his feelings still slipped through despite his

in response to the undeniable emotion in his voice. The doubts that had previously clouded her mind dissipated the moment

understood the meaning behind the message Leonard had relayed to her before their arrival. "Mr. Finch wanted me to tell you

connection to Clover all along, even taking the time

the room, looking for Jonathan. When she found him, he was looking at her with

he was encouraging her to acknowledge her biological father.

harbored resentment toward Jamie for his cold and distant demeanor and had always yearned

behind his behavior became painfully obvious-Jamie had never been her

standing before her, with his eyes brimming with love and tenderness, was a stark contrast to the

Elijah looked at her reminded her of how Jamie gazed at Kelly. Only Elijah's eyes held even

As if drawn by some invisible force, she called out,

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