Chapter 62

“Rush it, get a paternity test done, and make it snappy.” James handed the hair sample over to Bill.

Bill shot a complicated look at Kristin, let out a sigh, and took off without another word.

At the Nightlight Club, Kristin got back to her station, and soon enough, Bill showed up with the report from the professional testing agency in hand.

“That fast?” Kristin gaped at Bill, a tad nervous for a moment.

Bill nodded. “Yep, results in three hours.”

Kristin tingled her fingers as she reached for the report.

Inside, her feelings were a tangled mess. Kristin wasn’t sure what outcome she was hoping for. She tore open the sealed bag, took a deep breath, and pulled out the report, her breathing.

shaky.

“Truth be told, whether the kid is Mr. Bryce’s or not, he knows best himself,” Bill murmured.

Kristin clapped a hand over her mouth, biting hard on her finger…

The report confirmed that James was Summer’s biological father.

“It’s him.” Kristin choked out.

Bill nodded again. “Miss Kristin, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way.”

Kristin clutched the report, curled up in a corner, and shivered for a long time.

The man that night was indeed James.

It made sense really. Six years ago, James was hell–bent on having her.

But the joy was the last thing Kristin felt.

She had been locked up for five long years.

On the day of the trial, James was there. He knew everything, yet he still lowly wanted to see her beg.

Kristin didn’t see this obsessive possessiveness as love.

“Got the test results?” James rang Kristin up.

She answered, “Yes.”

consult on Summer’s case and informed Garner to take the child for consultation. Summer’s condition isn’t critical. They’re discussing the best treatment options,” James said in a lazy drawl.

“Thank you.”

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Chapter 62

commerce dinner, how about I take you back to Silvergrove City and

with his uncle,” Kristin

when James no longer needed her, she

dinner tonight,” James commanded, not asking for

no right

up, her trembling fingers tore the paternity

finger bitten by herself, and the pain made her

from her time in prison still on her wrists, she had thought of ending

had no idea how much

touch me, please. Let me

no matter how much Kristin pleaded,

by the guards until she attempted suicide, bloodied next to the toilet, then finally they took her

the FitzGerald family in

a tight grip on him. I sent several folks and none

frustration. “You can’t handle a kid?”

to dial 911 at the drop of a hat. The cops take it real serious, patrolling that area non–stop,” the assistant was at his wits‘ end. They tried

and directed the police right to our guys,” the assistant was driven

wasting his talents not being in the military. He is too good at counter–surveillance,” the

face. “Still

to make Kristin come

a call, then hurried over.

up. “Where?”

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11:

to Crescendo Town.”

really believe that if she flees to

scoffed.

say Mr. Bryce even personally brought her breakfast,” the assistant delicately informed, knowing full

it did. Vincent’s anger was barely contained. “You

from Aurora Tech,” the assistant

breath. “Heh Kristin’s really got some nerve! Alright, good for her, found herself a backer!”

Kristin six years ago. But he hadn’t expected Kristin to be so low, running straight to James after getting

as her protector makes her bulletproof?” Vincent’s voice rumbled. low. “Ain’t that ‘Nightshade Club‘ the joint for the chamber’s shindig this year?”

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