NovelEnglishChapter 203 DNA Test Results
Lucas froze when she asked the question. He struggled to cup with a response, worried she might see
through him. It took him a moment to pull himself together before he finally said, “I just think Larry's the
calculating type. Didn't want you getting caught up in his nonsense.”
Sloane nodded in agreement. “Yeah, he was clearly annoyed earlier but still kept smiling like nothing was wrong.
That alone says a lot-he knows how to hide what he’s feeling. Calm on the outside, but hard to read. Definitely
someone to be careful around.”
She said it thoughtfully, her voice laced with caution.
Lucas lit up inside, relieved she agreed with him. He pressed the point while he could. “Exactly. Larry might seem
polite and well-mannered, but underneath, he’s sharp and ruthless. | don’t trust his intentions with you at all.
Who knows what he’s really after? You really should keep your distance.”
Sloane glanced over at Lucas, her expression unreadable. She didn’t think Larry had shidden agenda toward
her specifically-his repeated attempts to approach her probably had more to do with the fact that she was
engaged to Lucas.
Lucas noticed her silence and immediately grew uneasy.
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“What?” he asked, his voice tentative. “Did | say something wrong?”
“Nothing.” Sloane shook her head lightly and stood up. “Didn’t you say we were going for a walk? Let's go.”
“Oh, right.” Lucas breathed a quiet sigh of relief when she dropped the subject and quickly got up to follow her.
The two of them walked side by side down the hallway, slowly making their way out of the hospital.
Sloane's condition had improved significantly, and she was set to be discharged that day.
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The Rivers family had arranged for Joanna to pick her up. Sloane had her own reasons for going back-she still
needed answers about her past.
When Mathilda saw her arrive, she greeted her with concern. “Sloane, how are you feeling? Anything still
bothering you?”
Sloane smiled softly. “I'm doing much better, Grandma. The doctor said I've recovered well-otherwise they
wouldn't have letleave the hospital.”
Mathilda nodded, her eyes lingering on Sloane's face for a moment. “Good. You've been through enough. Now
that you're home, just focus on resting. | had the kitchen put together something light and healthy for you-make
sure you eat.”
“Thank you, Grandma.”
Sloane accepted it without a fuss. If they wanted to be generous, that was fine— she’d take it. But if they
thought it gave them control over her, they were dead
wrong.
She was desperate to know the truth about her past—to understand what had really happened all those years
ago finally. But she also knew that going straight to Helen would get her nowhere. That woman wouldn't tell her
anything.
Back in her room, she immediately called Lena. “Well? Did the DNA results cin?”
“They're in. | can bring them to you now if you'd like,” Lena replied respectfully over the phone.
“No need,” Sloane said, already on her feet. “I'll cpick them up myself.”
She hung up, quickly changed clothes, and headed out the door.
From the upstairs balcony, Joanna watched her walk away in a rush.
Suddenly, a sharp yank on her ear made her flinch.
“I'm talking to you! Are you even listening?” her mother shrieked.
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Chapter 203 DNA Test Results
Joanna winced at the pain, but she didn’t fight back. She knew better. Pushing back only made things worse.
“I heard you,” she mumbled.
Her mother finally let go, hands on her hips, glaring. “Heard me? Then why are you standing here zoning out? |
told you to start making connections with those wealthy heirs. And what have you done? Nothing! Look at that
Sloane girl. The Marshalls barely even acknowledge her, and she still managed to land Lucas as a fiancé!” She
jabbed a finger toward her. “And you? You're the actual daughter of the Rivers family. If you can’t marry into one
of the Four Elite Families, don’t expectto treat you like my daughter.”
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