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.”

case and informed Garner to take the child for consultation. Summer’s condition isn’t critical. They’re discussing the best treatment options,” James

“Thank you.”

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the chamber of commerce dinner, how about I take you back to Silvergrove City and pick up the kid?” he

He’s good with his uncle,” Kristin refused.

when James no longer needed her, she wouldn’t know how to hold

a dinner tonight,” James commanded,

had no right to refuse.

tore the

the pain made her whole

on her wrists, she

how much they’d

please.

Kristin pleaded, it was in vain.

the guards until she attempted suicide,

family in Silvergrove

grip on him. I sent several folks and none could trick the kid,” the assistant said,

with frustration. “You can’t handle

busted phone 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 to snatch Summer away,

kid’s got a memory like an elephant and directed the police right to our guys,” the assistant

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

“Still no word

to make Kristin come back

answered a call, then hurried

up.

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to Crescendo Town.”

flees to Crescendo Town, she’s beyond

scoffed.

her breakfast,” the assistant delicately informed, knowing full well this would

it did. Vincent’s anger was barely contained. “You said what? Who?”

Aurora Tech,” the assistant said

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

was well aware that James had eyes for Kristin six years ago. But he hadn’t expected Kristin to be so

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

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