Chapter 59

Bella

I couldn't take my eyes off the envelope Dr. Jerold handed Maximus while Chase sat on my lap. I was feeling nervous and excited at the same time. I was so intrigued by the truth that I silently prayed to God to give me back to the right person—someone who would care for me and my son.

Maximus looked at me, indirectly asking me if he should open it, and I nodded at him in agreement. I felt a mix of nervousness, fear, and excitement, and my prayer intensified that I was indeed Maximus' missing wife.

Dr. Jerold remained there, his face stoic, though I felt he already knew the result. I hugged Chase tightly and closed my eyes, bowing my head completely as Maximus began reading the documents. I could hear the rustling of the paper every time he turned a page until there was silence, which made me slowly open my eyes and look up.

Maximus and I locked eyes and waited for him to tell me the result. We sat beside each other, so he quickly embraced me, and I felt his deep sigh. What did th