Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 410 Securing the DNA Sample

Even Harlan, as dense as he could be, noticed something different about Janice's body compared to before.

But I didn't have time to explain. Grabbing his collar, I made a quick gesture.

Thankfully, his brain worked fast this time. "You want me to follow him?" he asked.

I nodded.

Zoey abandoned her meal and followed us. I climbed into Harlan's car.

At least being with him wouldn't arouse suspicion.

I had known Carter for a long time. He was always calm, brooding, and ruthless.

But tonight, he was completely out of control.

I could understand him. He had been living in a lie for years.

But that wasn't even the worst part. The real blow was the high probability that Amber was his mother.

That would mean he shared blood ties with the Carlyns-those demons who had killed me.

The more he loved me, the harder it was for him to accept this truth.

Of course, we were still speculating. Everything was up in the air until we had the paternity test results.

Even if Amber was truly his mother, I wouldn't blame him.

I was only afraid he wouldn't be able to handle it.

After all, it had taken so much for me to come back to his side. The thought of losing him again terrified me.

Zoey, partially in the dark about the situation, noticed my distress. For once, she didn't joke around. Holding my hand solemnly, she said, "Don't worry. I'm here. No matter what happens, I'll stand by you."

In my past life, I didn't have many friends. Even those I did have drifted away after graduation.

I never imagined Zoey would become my closest companion, someone I'd entrust my life to.

Her face was so different from the Zoey I once knew. I couldn't help but recall her in that black dress with her pale face like a withered flower.

I was touched and my eyes stung with tears.

At least I wasn't facing this alone anymore.

I squeezed her hand and nodded at her.

Through the rearview mirror, Harlan saw our clasped hands. His brow furrowed slightly with confusion flickering in his eyes.

had barely interacted. There was no way we

secrets are you two hiding?" he asked

Naturally, I couldn't answer.

back, "It's girls'

Harlan was left speechless.

the dynamics between Zoey and Harlan. My eyes stayed glued to Carter's

heading straight to the

plan, he drove

we parked on the roadside with the headlights

wipers off, the heavy rain poured down

scattered across the windows, forming a

distance, petals of the roses on the

clenched my fists

truly like me as much as he

good feelings

alive, she

followed

a hand gripping my heart

whispering words of comfort.

didn't blink

Carter about to reveal everything? What

locked him up after the confrontation? What

mind spiraled into worst-case scenarios. I had no idea how much time had passed

struggling to catch up

leaped to my

wrap her

then did I breathe

hadn't spilled the

suspect Carter. To Tiffany, he was still the man she longed

noticed Zoey rolling up her sleeves, ready to jump

woman!"

arm to stop

really liked her, they'd have been together years

be sure. Men are shameless, especially

a hundred times. I only ever saw Nina

shot him a glare. "Accepting hugs from women other than your wife makes you

with Ashley, she was particularly

could only

then, Carter shoved

to approach him

hold back. With

motion, Tiffany and her umbrella fell into the muddy puddles.

splashed onto Tiffany as his car sped by, yet she still tried

the scene. My heart tightened as Harlan quickly followed