"What?"

"Really?"

Justin and Bella exclaimed in unison. From their reaction alone, they were made for each other.

Steven took a gulp, his throat still dry from running all the way there. "It's true. I had the paternity test done by Dr. Larson in Meridan just to be sure. The test in Savrow was performed in one of the Thompsons' hospitals, and I kept an eye throughout the process."

Justin's lashes cast a grimacing shadow below his eyes as his gaze scoured the test results.

Gregory and Bethany were unrelated.

Bella was the only one calm amid the bustle.

The result of the paternity test only confirmed her long-time suspicion.

Bethany's character, looks, and personality planted a seed of doubt in Bella a long time ago. Now, the truth was out.

"Did Arnold say anything when you asked him to do the test, Steve?"

"He did."

the incident. "He asked if Wyatt's three wives had another child, and Wyatt wanted to

intention was not to bring the secret to his grave. He simply wanted in on

from Arnold, don't let anyone else

distress. "Um... Dr. Larson told Mr.

"Fine. Arnold and Ash are a couple, but that's

Steven nodded his head.

felt a chilly

looked up and saw Justin's stoic expression and

you alright?" Bella softened her

eyes emotionless. "I'm fine. I just find it absurd. just thought of my mother, Bella. Shannon showed up at the family residence more than two decades ago, looking very pregnant. That memory just flickered past my

and held his cold hand. "I

were father and daughter. It was clear

felt disturbed too. Shannon was the same hateful woman

She was dead set on finding riches the easy way. Nothing could stop her. I just can't believe Gregory never suspected Shannon and Bethany, even after spending day in and day out with a child who doesn't look

Ash talking about Gregory, who was wise and competent when handling business. Shannon is a social climber with

and Grandpa

fueled Gregory to do the opposite. That's not the only thing. He and my mother were drifting apart, and Shannon took advantage of that. Gregory is a

kept his head down, his voice laced with mockery. "But Gregory could possibly love Shannon too much. He didn't even know that woman had killed

air was thick with tension

Shannon is Gregory's one true love.

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