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.”

for consultation. Summer’s condition isn’t critical. They’re discussing the best treatment options,” James said in

“Thank you.”

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

good with his uncle,” Kristin refused.

James no longer needed her,

me to a dinner tonight,” James commanded, not

Kristin had no

her trembling fingers tore the paternity

the

in prison still on her wrists, she had

had no idea how much they’d hurt

please. Let me

night, no matter how much Kristin pleaded, it was in vain.

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

family in Silvergrove City.

that kid ain’t easy to fool, and Garner’s got a tight grip on him. I

documents aside with frustration. “You can’t handle a

it real serious, patrolling that area non–stop,” the assistant was at his wits‘ end.

a memory like an elephant and directed the police right to our guys,” the assistant was driven to tears by a

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

darkened his face. “Still no word on Kristin?”

kid to make Kristin come

assistant answered a call, then hurried over. We’ve

up.

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headed to

she really believe that if she flees to Crescendo Town, she’s beyond my reach?

scoffed.

even personally brought her breakfast,” the assistant delicately informed, knowing full

Vincent’s anger was barely contained. “You said what?

Aurora Tech,” the

assistant aside. Vincent took a deep breath. “Heh Kristin’s really got some nerve! Alright, good

ago. But he hadn’t expected Kristin

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

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