Three days after Daniel’s phone call, Kassie made her decision. She would meet with him, but not because she was ready to forgive or forget. She would meet with him because she needed to understand what he actually wanted—and more importantly, what he was willing to commit to.
But first, the paternity test.
“I want it done before we meet,” she told Daniel when she called him back. “I want this settled so we’re not having this conversation under a cloud of doubt.”
“Kassie, I know she’s mine—”
“Then the test won’t be a problem, will it?” Her voice was cold, professional. “You wanted it. We’ll do it your way.”
The appointment was scheduled for the following Tuesday. A simple cheek swab for both Daniel and Emma, results in three to five business days. Kassie brought Sarah for moral suppor
