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.”

child for consultation. Summer’s condition isn’t critical. They’re discussing the

“Thank you.”

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Chapter 62

you back to Silvergrove City and

with his

rely on anyone. Otherwise, when James no longer needed her, she wouldn’t

to a dinner tonight,” James commanded,

had no right to

trembling fingers tore the paternity report into

and the pain

still on her wrists, she had

no idea how

me, please.

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

were ignored by the guards until she attempted suicide, bloodied next to the

family in Silvergrove City.

kid ain’t easy to fool, and Garner’s got a tight grip on him. I sent several folks and none could trick the kid,” the assistant said,

documents aside with frustration. “You can’t handle

kid is sharp as a tack and clang to a 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, but he would play the human trafficker card, causing his men to sprint three

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

talents not being in the military. He is

“Still no word on Kristin?”

to make Kristin come

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

up. “Where?”

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headed to Crescendo Town.”

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

scoffed.

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

was barely contained. “You said what? Who?”

from Aurora Tech,”

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

James had eyes for Kristin six years ago. But he hadn’t expected Kristin to be so low, running

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

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