Part 2: The Second DNA Sample

Seven days later, Héctor called me seventeen times before eight in the morning. I answered the eighteenth. —What? His breathing was uneven. —The results arrived. I already…

Part 2: Thirty Percent Was Only the Beginning

Adrian stared at the documents for so long that Margaret finally snatched them from his hands. “This cannot stand.” “It already does,” I said. She turned toward…

Part 2: The Three Sons Who Were Never His

The DNA reports contained three identical conclusions. Ethan Bennett. Probability of paternity: excluded. Lucas Bennett. Excluded. Noah Bennett. Excluded. Gabriel read them again. Then a third time….

Part 2: The Divorce He Never Expected Me to Accept

For the next three days, Quy Kieu behaved strangely. He came home earlier than usual. The first night, he stood outside the guest room for almost ten…

Part 2: The Money He Thought Was Already His

Chu Duy finally looked up from his phone. “Why are you so sensitive?” He smiled. “We’re married now. I’m just asking.” I removed the second earring. “My…

Part 2: The Company He Built With My Name

By the time my taxi reached the Whitmore family residence, Daniel had called me seventeen times. I answered none of them. Marcus called once. I answered immediately….

Part 2: She Challenged the Wrong Boyfriend

Vanessa stood up slowly. Her cheeks were pink. “I’m fine.” Leo nodded solemnly. “Thank goodness. Emma worries about her roommates.” He pulled out my chair. Only mine….

Part 2: The Child He Said Would Belong to Him

Eight days after leaving Qin Chuan, my son was born. Two days earlier than expected. I named him Shen An. Peace. Because after everything I had endured,…

Part 2: The Phone Daniel Never Knew Liam Kept

The judge immediately raised his hand. “Mr. Whitman, sit down.” Daniel stopped. For ten years I had watched him control every room he entered. That morning, for…

Part 2: The Three Answers He Never Knew

I left the Qin residence with one coat, my phone, and the handbag I had carried to dinner. Nothing else. Not the jewelry Adrian had bought me….