Chapter 689
Jonathan’s eyes darkened as he looked at Michael’s innocent face . Instead of answering right away , he crouched down to meet Michael’s gaze . He said , “ I need to explain something to you first . ”
Even though he wasn’t sure if Mike could fully understand at his age , he knew he had to say it .
He continued , “ Son , it’s not that I didn’t want you or didn’t accept you . From the very beginning , I truly didn’t know you existed , or that your mom had given birth to you . I’m really sorry for all the times I hurt you before , Mike . ”
Jonathan gently kissed Michael’s forehead and said , “ It’s all my fault , Mike . I came into your life too late . But from now on ,
I promise you’ll have the very best of everything . ”
Jonathan kissed Michael’s cheek again , unable to hide his affection . He thought , ‘ I finally have a son – my very own child . ‘
Michael’s cheeks flamed . He thought , ‘ Mr. Lime just kissed me . Am I dreaming ? ‘
Jonathan gasped in alarm as Michael collapsed into his arms . Without hesitation , he scooped the boy up and rushed him
straight to the hospital .
Michael’s face was flushed bright red , looking just like a tiny apple .
The doctor reassured Jonathan , “ Don’t worry . The little guy was probably just too excited and fainted for a moment . It’s nothing serious – he’ll be fine . ”
Jonathan finally breathed a sigh of relief . He said , “ As long as my son is okay . So , when will he wake up ? ”
The doctor replied , “ Don’t worry , Mr. Lynn . Your son is just sleeping now . He’ll wake up naturally when he’s rested . ”
Jonathan thanked the doctor .
While Michael was still asleep , Jonathan called a nurse to draw blood from Michael’s finger , and then had his blood drawn as well . He arranged for another DNA test using both samples .
This time , he watched as the samples were sealed and sent to the lab , and signed the Paternity Test Consent Form himself .
He didn’t doubt Gary’s results , but a paternity test run by a third party without the subject’s consent was legally invalid .
By the time Jonathan returned to the room , Michael had already woken up .
“ Mike , you’re awake , ” Jonathan said as he strode over and gently stroked Michael’s hair . “ Are you feeling any better ? ” he asked softly .
Michael shook his head , his gaze fixed on Jonathan’s reddened hand . Then he exclaimed , “ Mr. Lime , your hand is hurt . ”
Jonathan smiled reassuringly and said gently , “ It’s okay , it doesn’t hurt at all . ”
Michael said , “ How could it not hurt ? You should let the doctor bandage it up for you . I don’t want you getting hurt . ”
“ Alright , I’ll get it bandaged in a bit , ” Jonathan said . He remembered how Michael had shown him the same concern before – Michael used to sneak into his office just to see him .
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A warm feeling washed over Jonathan as he realized the unbreakable bond between him and Michael . He thought , ‘ Mike has been sneaking out to see me .
‘ He’s such a little boy , yet he would take a taxi by himself , over and over again , just to come to my company and see me . There were even several times when he’d just squat beside my car , waiting for me .
The more Jonathan recalled those moments from the past , the heavier the guilt and remorse weighed on his heart , making it hard to breathe .
He thought , ‘ Why hadn’t I been more careful ? If I’d only been more vigilant , Michael wouldn’t have had to skulk around , so
small and alone , just to see me . ‘
Jonathan’s chest clenched beneath a crushing weight of guilt . He drew Michael into a tender embrace , his heart leaden with regret . He murmured , “ Mike , I’m sorry . It’s my fault . I missed three whole years of your life .
“ From today on , I’ll be right beside you every step of the way . I won’t miss a single milestone in your life ever again . ”
AD