Twenty-One
Luke stared absently at the envelope lying a few feet away on the coffee table. Beside it, the letter that had been tucked neatly inside it lay open for all to see. It was the results of the paternity test and undeniable confirmation that Allen Maxwell was his biological father. With nervousness fluttering through him in anticipation of the Maxwells imminent arrival, he was glad the results had come three days ago because he’d had time to absorb the verification, which had been a shock despite his certainty of the results. There were no more what ifs.
When he heard several car doors close, he looked up and instinctively tightened his arm around Ryan. With his free hand, he gave his mother’s hand a reassuring squeeze.
“Are you all right?” June asked.
He nodded. “A little nerv
