Percival ended the call with a snap.

He tapped the back of the driver’s seat. “Thomas, write up an apology.”

Thomas nearly choked on his own spit, glancing at the rear-view mirror. “Yes, sir.”

One rank up in the hierarchy could crush a man, and boy, did Thomas get that now!

Percival drew Vivienne back into his embrace, his fingertips gently caressing the palm of her hand, “What are you thinking?”

“I’m thinking I should pay Jasper a visit,” Vivienne answered, her expression unreadable.

Percival was on the same page. “Thomas, drive us to the Perez residence.”

Soon enough, Thomas pulled the car to the curb near the Perez residence.

“Sure you don’t need me to come with you?” Percival asked.

Vivienne shook her head. “No need. I can manage on my own.”

Percival did not insist, watching as Vivienne headed toward the stately Perez mansion and then signaling Thomas to drive off.

As Vivienne walked, the air carried the faint scent of locust blossoms.

Jasper had good taste, that was for sure. Even though he had bought the mansion on a whim, its location was prime—tucked away amidst the chaos, surrounded by natural locust trees.

When the wind blew, the whole courtyard was fragrant.

Approaching the Perez Mansion, Vivienne took out her phone.

On it was a report from Matthew, sent the night before.

A paternity test report between her and Yuri.

The results showed a 58.99% probability of a parental relationship—affirming a blood connection.

That number was enough proof of her kinship with the Perez family. At the very least, Yuri could be her uncle.

But she could not be entirely sure.

After all, this was a test with Yuri, not with Jasper, and neither was it a test for her mother and Jasper.

her mother mention

test made her feel a mix

only she could get her mother’s DNA, she would definitely

off her phone and stepped

had no intention of sharing the

They were waiting for that result—if it matched,

it did

that would

at the front gate of the Perez

bell, and the grand gate swung

child in her arms—hard to tell if it was Natalie or Jasmine—greeted her, “I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but it really is you!

was ushered into the courtyard by Zelda’s warm

child’s face, probably from a recent scratch, and

could not

the kids roughhousing. Natalie is still sulking

next time,” Vivienne said playfully, pinching Natalie’s chubby cheek, “But remember, sisters should love

not have siblings of her own and

to understand Vivienne’s words and nodded earnestly, taking Vivienne’s finger and kissing it

Natalie really likes you,” Zelda exclaimed,

took Natalie

that, Natalie was no longer upset, cuddling against

in the

beat you, so why the tears? You should be comforting her,

her head upon seeing Vivienne holding Natalie, pouting

warm feeling washing over

she

long time no see,” Vivienne said as she

down, snuggling against Vivienne’s cheek just like Natalie, clearly very fond

fighting just moments ago were now holding hands.

to understand and hugged each

a warmth

Yuri was her uncle, then these girls

she looked at them, the more she

serious talk with Jasper, Zelda took the reconciled

“Sure,

away, Jasper said,

the call with Micah to Jasper.

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