Chapter 775 The Results CIn Most of what followed blurred into static in Linsey's ears.
The so-called "bad man" the kids kept referring to? It was Collin.
That meant... Zander was with him right now? The realization hit her like a blow. Her legs faltered beneath her, and she staggered backward, lightheaded. "Linsey!" Caylee gasped. She lunged forward, arms wrapping around her. Her voice cracked with remorse. "This happened because of me. I'm so sorry." "Mama!" Zenia's tiny arms latched around Linsey's waist, trembling. Her words tumbled out between sobs. "Don't be mad at us. We didn't mean to hide it. Zander just wanted to go teach that bad man a lesson!" A sharp ring filled Linsey's ears. Each breath grew harder than the last, tight and shallow. Panic clawed at her chest.
Zander's resemblance to Collin was undeniable. All it would take was one look- Collin would start asking questions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNow that the two of them were together, a paternity test wasn't just possible-it was inevitable.
Linsey had spent years carefully hiding the truth, keeping her children far from Collin's world. She did everything to prevent this exact moment.
She had always known that bringing the kids back to Grester meant Collin would find out eventually.
She just didn't think it would happen this fast.
Zenia's tear-streaked cheeks lifted toward her. "Mommy, please don't be mad. I'll text Zander and tell him to chright now." Blankness swept over Linsey's expression. It took her a few long seconds before her thoughts cback into focus.
The storm behind her eyes slowly faded, giving way to a quiet, unnerving stillness.
A faint smile curved Linsey's lips as she smoothed Zenia's hair. "Let him stay, if that's what he's chosen.
There's no need to call him back." Caylee stared at her, clearly stunned. "Linsey, I—" She meant to offer help. She meant to bring Zander back herself since it was her mistake to begin with.
But Linsey cut her off before the words could form. Her voice was steady. "Don't bother." --Ihanu GAT 10% 15:55 < Chapter 775 The Results Cin Turning her attention fully to Caylee, she said gently, "We've been through this stick to the plan Follow through with what Gorman tells you. Your grandmother's surgery needs to happen without delay" Caylee shook her head hard, tears clinging to her lashes. “But Zander's still with Collin. We can't just leave him."
"If we brought him back now, I'd feel even less secure," Linsey repliedquietly. Her fingers tofled over Zerial's cheek with care. "Helppack. Dolores found a new place. We'll check out and move tonight."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBack at Collin's place, Dustin entered with an envelope in hand-the test results. Collin didn't glance up righ away. He was seated on the floor, deeply focused on building a plastic block tower with Zander. Though barely half an hour had passed, Collin was already impressed by the kid's sharp mind.
The toy set was meant for much older kids, but Zander maneuvered the pieces with a level of ease and logic that spoke volumes.
Whoever raised him had done an exceptional job.
"Collin, here it is. The results cin." Without hesitation, Dustin moved closer and passed the envelope to Collin.
Normally, it would have taken days before a test like this cback.
But this wasn't a typical case-the request had cfrom the founder of CR Corporation, and the fab responded accordingly, pushing everything aside to fast-track the results with absolute precision.