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Silvia gave a faint smile , her eyes full of sarcasm . “ You raised Aria for twenty years . Why don’t you go to her but to me ? ”
If they had welcomed her with love two years ago , she might have softened .
But now , she wanted nothing to do with this family .
Gambling and bankruptcy , Austin ended up like this because of their spoiling .
“ This has nothing to do with me , ” Silvia said .
If Austin were a good guy , out of blood ties , she might help in times of trouble .
‘ But gambling debts ? He deserves it ! ‘ Silvia said inwardly .
With that , she tried to leave , but Dominic blocked her path , his face instantly cold . The gentle expression was gone in an instant .
“ Aria is the real daughter of the Saxon family . You’re just a fake , and your carry my blood . Why can’t I ask you for help ? ” The sharp words stabbed her heart .
Silvia bit her lip , holding back tears . “ You never raised me . You have no right to ask me for money . If you keep harassing me , I’ll call the cops .”
Finishing , she turned to leave .
“ We knew about the mix – up with you and Aria long ago ! ”
The sudden words stopped Silvia in her tracks .
She turned around , disbelief written all over her face . “ What did you say ? ”
Seeing that this tactic worked , Dominic let out a cold humph . “ Fifteen years ago , I accidentally found out that Aria isn’t biologically related to us .
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A trip to the hospital revealed that you two were swapped at birth . We came to the Saxon family that very day . But after seeing how well – off you were living , we decided to drop the matter . ”
Fifteen years ago , Austin got hurt while playing , lost too much blood , and fell into a coma .
The doctors wouldn’t allow immediate family to donate blood , but Dominic and Alice kept insisting , so they had to get their blood tested first .
That was when things got messed up .
Their real daughter wasn’t biologically theirs .
What Dominic said was half true , half false .
He had known about the mix – up for a while , but looking for Silvia was a lie .
“ If you can’t come up with the money , I’ll go tell the Saxon family that you begged us not to reveal the truth when we found you ! ” Dominic threatened with a fierce look in his eyes .
Silvia staggered back , leaning against the wall , her voice trembling . “ I don’t believe it ! ”
Dominic had anticipated this . He pulled out his phone and showed her a photo of the DNA test report . “ Take a look yourself . ”
Silvia took it and saw a wrinkled , old – looking document .
The date on it was fifteen years ago .
Her mouth opened slightly as silent tears streamed down her face .
‘ How could this be … She couldn’t believe her eyes .
At the same time , Everett had just stepped out of the operating room and
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was pulled away by Manfred immediately after briefing the post – operative instructions .
Even though exhausted , he managed to muster a smile for the investor of their hospital . “ Is there something you need , Mr. Saxon ? ”
“ Dr. Robertson , do you recognize this little girl in the photo ? ” Caleb held the corner of the photo .
The image shook badly , making it hard for Everett to see clearly . He took it , and upon recognizing the girl’s face , he widened his eyes in shock . “ Who is she to you ? ”
A long time had passed , yet Everett still couldn’t forget those eyes – silent , hollow , world – weary .
Fifteen years later , he never thought he’d see her photo again .
Seeing this , Caleb got it instantly – Aria was the child nearly burned to death for insurance fraud .
‘ Dominic Colton ! Alice Colton ! ‘ he roared inwardly .
Caleb clenched his fists , his eyes reddening as he suppressed his fury , veins bulging on his forehead . “ She’s my sister . ”
Everett looked at him , gradually piecing it together . “ That little girl wasn’t the child of that couple . Was she trafficked ? ”
He handed the photo back . “ If you guys are available , let’s talk in my office .
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