Chapter 523

Frederick scanned the dense lines of text for what felt like the umpteenth time, and finally, his gaze settled on the words “non-parentage relationship.” It was as if a stone had been dropped into the still waters of his heart, rippling through his calm with a resounding splash.

His chest felt heavy, his mind anything but at peace.

Wasn’t Hayes Marguerite’s child? It seemed he had been wishful thinking all along.

But then, why had Yuna done all those things to Hayes?

Questions circled back to the beginning.

Chuck, standing nearby, hadn’t even glanced at the results of the maternity test, but he could read the truth in the subtle shifts of Frederick’s expression.

He punched his fist into his palm regretfully, racking his brain for words of comfort. “Don’t be down, Mr. Winston. Maybe there was a mix-up with the test! How about we get Marguerite and Hayes down here and run it again?”

Frederick was a tempest of frustration, his face betraying his emotions despite his stubborn words. “There’s nothing to be down about. That woman and I have nothing to do with each other. This was a waste of time!”

With a scoff, he tossed the report at Chuck and walked away, his disappointment trailing behind him.

In the distance…

Behind the glass, a young nurse saw Frederick accept the maternity results without question. She breathed a sigh of relief, turned away, and slipped off her mask to reveal the face of Janie, looking determined.

She quickly dialed a number and reported with precision, “Mr. Winston, this is Janie. You were right, he brought Marguerite and Hayes for a maternity test.”

Maurice tensed up on the other end. “Was Marguerite there?”

“Marguerite wasn’t present. Frederick conducted the maternity test without her knowledge.”

The tension in Maurice’s eyes eased, a sly smile curling at the corner of his mouth. “Did you take care of it?”

“Rest assured, Mr. Winston, it’s been handled.copy right hot novel pub