Adrian stared at the glowing screen, the words refusing to feel real.
Paternity: 99.99% Match
His grip tightened on the steering wheel as his breath slowed, then caught again.
A son.
The thought echoed in his mind, heavy and undeniable.
Memories followed—Elena leaving, her silence, the guarded way she lived her life after. It all made sense now in a way it never had before.
“She wasn’t running,” he muttered.
“She was protecting him.”
A strange mix of emotions surged through him—regret, anger, disbelief… and something unexpected.
Joy.
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Across the city, Elena stood near the window, her phone still in her hand.
Lucas watched her carefully.
“This wasn’t an accident,” he said. “Someone accessed sealed records.”
“Elena didn’t hesitate. “Victor.”
Lucas nodded.
“He’s pushing thi
