Chapter 519

It was just Frederick’s bad luck that when he arrived at the DNA testing lab, he found that all the doctors had clocked out for the day, leaving only a young nurse on duty.

She told Frederick that he could leave a blood sample and if he requested expedited processing, the results would be ready by the next morning.

The truth was so close that he could almost taste it, but at the last minute…

Ah, well! Good things come to those who wait.

He could handle one more night.

With no other choice, Frederick left the blood sample and made his way back to the private room.

By that time, the sky had turned pitch black. Hayes had woken up, and Marguerite had just finished serving dinner to the three kids.

Hayes looked a lot better, though he was still weak.

Bundled up

in bed, he had no idea of the drama that had unfolded while he was unconscious.

The moment Frederick appeared, Hayes stretched out his arms, his voice tinged with a need for comfort, “Daddy…hug me…”

The room wasn’t chilly, so Frederick scooped Hayes out from under the covers and set him on his lap.

“How you feeling, buddy?” Frederick asked gently.

Hayes answered, “I’m okay… Is Manley better?”

Marguerite hesitated; she was touched that Hayes was still worried about Manley. But the more considerate he was, the more it pained her.

Manley was feeling guilty and couldn’t bring himself to meet Hayes’ gaze.

Frederick hugged Hayes a little tighter and said, “Buddy, you don’t have to give Manley anymore blood transfusions.”

Hayes looked up, surprised and confused. “Why? I want to… save him… My blood… can help…”

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