Chapter 873:

Turning her attention fully to Caylee, she said gently, “We’ve been through this. Stick to the plan. Follow through with what Gorman tells you. Your grandmother’s surgery needs to happen without delay.”

Caylee shook her head hard, tears clinging to her lashes. “But Zander’s still with Collin. We can’t just leave him.”

“If we brought him back now, I’d feel even less secure,” Linsey replied quietly. Her fingers trailed over Zenia’s cheek with care. “Help me pack.

Dolores found a new place. We’ll check out and move tonight.”

Back at Collin’s place, Dustin entered with an envelope in hand—the test results. Collin didn’t glance up right away. He was seated on the floor, deeply focused on building a plastic block tower with Zander. Though barely half an hour had passed, Collin was already impressed by the kid’s sharp mind.

The toy set was meant for much older kids, but Zander maneuvered the pieces with a level of ease and logic that spoke volumes.

him had done

results came in.” Without hesitation, Dustin moved closer and passed the envelope to

had come

a strange stillness took over instead. Maybe, deep down, he had already accepted the truth—that this boy was

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until his eyes landed on the final result. Across from him, Dustin studied Collin’s face, searching for some clue. When none came, he assumed the test had ruled out a connection and felt an unexpected twinge

not a match?” he asked, disappointment evident

said quietly, as if confirming something

up—until a grin stretched across his face.

the pages, his enthusiasm bubbling over like

can’t believe it—you actually have a kid!” Dustin

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