Ste leaned in, her toneced with concern.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    “You recall when the ident happened?”


    Unaware of Ste’s hopeful eyes on her, Be responded, “It was not a serious ident.


    Everyone was okay, and I recovered quickly.


    ”


    A hint of disappointment shadowed Ste’s expression.


    “Oh…”


    She sighed inwardly, her optimism fading fast.


    However, Ste resolved to press on.


    A paternity test was the most effective way to find out if Be was her mother.


    After a momentary pause, Ste shot a nce at Be and burst out, “Psst, you’ve got something in your hair.


    ”


    Be reflexively lifted her hand to her hair at Ste’s words.


    “Here, let me fix it for you,” Ste chimed in enthusiastically.


    Be nodded, leaning closer to Ste without hesitation.


    Ste’s hand paused midair, ready to grasp Be’s hair, when Elizabeth burst into the room unannounced.


    “Ste, what brings you here?” Elizabeth’s voice rang out, her eyes narrowing suspiciously at the scene before her.


    Swiftly, she darted over to Be, positioning herself between them with a protective stance.


    Be shot Elizabeth a disapproving look, her frown deepening at the interruption.


    “Could you please stop with the rudeness?” she said firmly.


    “Ste and Mr.


    rk are here because they’re aware I’m under the weather.


    ”


    Elizabeth murmured, “I seriously doubt her kindness.


    She’s probably here to air some grievances about me.


    ”


    Be’s gaze silenced Elizabeth instantly.


    With Elizabeth’s sudden intrusion, Ste reluctantly abandoned her n.


    Ste understood that even as Be bristled at Elizabeth’s attitude, she would still side with her daughter.


    A fleeting bitterness crossed Ste’s face, swiftly reced by a forced smile.


    “Your health is what matters most, Be.


    If you need anything, just say the word.


    Matthew can easily arrange for a doctor to swing by and check on you.


    ”


    Elizabeth’s face darkened at the mention of a doctor.


    She asked frostily, “What’s your point? My mom’s perfectly okay and doesn’t need a doctor! Furthermore, our family doctor is practically a legend in Dorburn.


    Are you genuinely questioning his medical prowess?”


    Ste furrowed her brow, puzzled by Elizabeth’s sudden defensiveness.


    Why was she so worked up?