She was equally shocked by the connection between her and the Lowells.


    “Kori,” Be murmured, her voice barely audible as she stared at the floor.


    “That name keepsing back to me.


    I only know his name, but I’ve never seen his face clearly.


    Is he really part of the Lowell family?”


    The name sent a sharp pang through her heart, deepening her resolve to reim her lost memories.


    She didn’t want to live in this fog any longer.


    Ste noticed Be’s silence, her worry growing with each passing second.


    She reached out and gently took Be’s hand, squeezing it reassuringly.


    “Mom, I know this is hard, but don’t push yourself too much.


    Focus on getting better first.


    Our memories have been gone for so long; they won’t juste back overnight.


    We need to be patient and take this one step at a time.


    ”


    Be nodded, her eyes reflecting a mix of determination and lingering uncertainty.


    Just then, the door creaked open, and Matthew stepped in.


    The room fell silent as Be and Ste turned their attention to him.


    Matthew’s expression grew serious, and Ste was confused.


    “What did you talk to them about?”


    Matthew, lost in his own thoughts, was jolted back to the present by the sound of her voice.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    To prevent her from getting worked up, he sidestepped her question with a nonchnt shrug, saying, “Nothing much, just small talk.


    ”


    He then quickly steered the conversation away.


    “I’ve arranged for a paternity test.


    As soon as I have the results, you’ll be the first to know.


    ”


    Ste hesitated, shaking her head gently.


    “There’s no need to rush.


    Honestly, we can take our time.


    ”


    She figured that the results were probably already clear since Bet had brought the two elders.


    Suggesting another paternity test was just a way to buy herself some breathing room, just to cushion the blow.


    After all, everything was unfolding so suddenly, and she was struggling toe to terms with the idea of suddenly having so many rtives.


    But her thoughts were soon overtaken by a more pressing concern.


    Turning to Matthew, she asked, “Who was behind this?”


    Matthew didn’t sugarcoat it.


    “It was Joann.


    ”


    No sooner had he spoken than a mor erupted from outside the hospital room.


    “Matthew rk! Get out of here! Why did you have someone pull mypany’s project? And where have you hidden my sister?”


    Felix’s angry voice boomed from the hallway.


    “Matthew, stop hiding! Get out here and exin yourself!”


    Ste’s expression hardened at the sound of Felix’s voice, and Matthew’s brow furrowed.


    Rising to his feet, Matthew said, “Stay put.


    I’ll go handle this.


    ”


    But before he could leave, the door swung open.


    Felix stormed in, nked by a group of people, with Matthew’s bodyguards on his heels, trying vainly to restrain him.