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When Teresa got home , Michael was still brimming with excitement from his trip . He couldn’t stop talking about the delicious food Jonathan had introduced him to or how he’d been to Candy Castle and seen those colorful candies for the first time .
Then , smiling up at Teresa , he added , “ Mommy , I’ll ask Mr. Lime if my family can come along too . I’ll bring you ! ”
Teresa smiled at his words . “ Thank you , Mike . ”
Michael held her hand and said sweetly , “ We’re stuck like glue , after all . ”
Teresa was amused and exasperated at the same time . Although she trusted that Jonathan wouldn’t pursue another DNA test , the possibility left her restless .
“ Michael , listen to me , ” she said firmly . “ I let you spend time with Mr. Lime , but that’s enough . From now on , you can’t keep bothering him or asking to see him again . ”
“ But- ” Michael began .
“ No buts . Did you forget what you promised me ? ” Teresa shot back .
Michael pouted but didn’t argue . He had agreed to follow his mom’s rules , and after spending five days with Jonathan , he seemed content enough . Exhausted from his trip , he soon fell asleep .
Once Michael was in bed , Teresa put away his travel gear .
Then , feeling anxious , she called Jennifer . “ Dr. Nelson , do you remember when I gave birth at your hospital ? I’m calling to make sure my delivery records are still secure . I’m worried my ex – husband might try to look into them . ”
Although Jennifer hadn’t been the one to deliver Michael , she still worked at the same hospital . “ Don’t worry . Our hospital has strict regulations . No one but the patient can access those records – it’s illegal otherwise . ”
“ Thanks for your help . I must be overthinking . He’s a busy man , after all , ” Teresa replied .
“ Rest assured , your records are safe with me , ” Jennifer reassured her . ‘ I wonder how long Teresa plans to keep this secret . No matter , as her older sister , I’ll do everything I can to protect her , Jennifer thought .
Back at Horizonlead Group , Keith had returned , but Christian hadn’t as he was still in mourning . Jonathan noted the updates with a nod , not pressing the matter further .
Keith hesitated before adding , “ Mr. Lynn , about Christian’s child … I’m certain he doesn ‘ t have any children . If he did , he wouldn’t have stayed silent while my uncle was on his deathbed . ”
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Jonathan recalled Christian’s strange words were leaving . “ Mike is not my son . ”
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Dismissing Keith , Jonathan sat alone on the sunlit couch , lost in thought . Finally , he pulled a clear bag from his pocket . On the way back from the trip , he’d gathered
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strands of both his and Michael’s hair , placing all of it in that bag .
Taking out his phone , he called Donald . “ It’s me . Is your hospital a tertiary hospital ? Can you run a DNA test ? ”
“ Yeah , we can do that , ” Donald replied . “ We’re a legitimate tertiary hospital . In fact , the transgenerational inheritance department is located right above my department . Why , who needs a DNA test ? ”
Donald was unaware of the previous DNA test because Cheryl had discreetly managed it herself . After completing the test , she shared the results only with Jonathan and Irene . Since then , the subject hadn’t been brought up again .
“ What’s the name of your hospital ? I’ll come to you , ” Jonathan said .
Donald agreed , and the call ended . Moments later , he crossed paths with Jennifer , who was sipping coffee in the break room . “ I have something I need to take care of . I ‘ m heading back to the office , ” he told her .
Jennifer nodded , watching him closely as he left . Her narrowed eyes reflected her suspicion .
Half an hour later , Jonathan arrived at the hospital , a clear bag in hand . He placed it on Donald’s desk and said , “ A friend of mine needs a DNA test to confirm if the child is his . Both their hair samples are in this bag . “ .
“ Is it urgent ? The soonest we can have the results is 24 hours ,” Donald replied .
Jonathan glanced at his watch . “ That’s fine . Send the results to me in Luviston Estates tomorrow . And don’t tell anyone about this . ”
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