Byron and Kyra stood in utter shock, unable to speak.


    They had not foreseen the sweeping changes that followed the car ident.


    Bet was aware that Be and Ste had been apart for ages, braving countless trials to reunite.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    With so much time gone by, the truth was hard toy out all at once.


    Suddenly, a memory sparked in Ste’s mind.


    She faced the trio before her and inquired, “How did youe to know about my ties to the Lowell family?”


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    Bet offered an apologetic look.


    “I’m sorry.


    I took some strands of your hair and had my team run a paternity test.


    ”


    Ste remembered snagging her hair on Bet’s brooch just outside the restaurant the previous day.


    She understood Bet’s urgency in locating his kin, having taken simr steps herself to identify her mother.


    She bore no ill will toward Bet.


    Yet, she harbored some reservations.


    Breaking the silence, Ste dered, “I would like to take the paternity test again.


    ”


    She was Matthew’s wife, and prudence was necessary in certain matters.


    Ste went on, “Mr.


    Lowell has always believed I’m the person he has been searching for.


    I worry he might be too hasty and slip up.


    ”


    She spoke in vague terms, using softnguage, yet it was clear to everyone that she feared Bet was fabricating stories to validate his doubts.


    Byron understood her wariness.


    Given that they were dealing with a “family” they hadn’t seen in nearly two decades, anyone would naturally hold some doubts.


    Byron nodded in agreement.


    “Being cautious is wise.


    If you have concerns, we should double-check.


    ”


    Kyra chimed in, “We’ll honor your concerns and have Matthew redo the paternity test.


    You seem to trust him more.


    ”


    A brief silence enveloped the room, leaving Bet feeling slightly ufortable.


    He then addressed the older couple.


    “Grandpa, Grandma, I’ll drive you home first.


    We did drop by quite unexpectedly.


    Let’s give them some space to think things over.


    ”


    The elderly couple nced at Be, who appeared unwell.


    Then, noticing that Ste had just awakened and seemed to need rest, they nodded in understanding.


    Kyra turned to Ste, her tone warm and caring.


    “I’ll head back and prepare some soup for you.


    I’ll bring it overter.


    ”


    Ste could feel Kyra’s worry, but these people were practically strangers to her.


    She knew Bet slightly better, yet their bond was far from close.


    At that moment, epting their sudden concern felt awkward.


    After a moment’s hesitation, Ste declined politely.


    “Please don’t go out of your way.


    My husband will handle these matters.


    You should take it easy, given your age.


    ”