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Chapter 354

Author: Lean
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I had previously asked my aunt about my background several times, but each time, the matter was left unresolved. Asking now, she would still not tell me anything.

Jane agreed. She leaned back on the sofa, thinking for a while before turning to me with sparkling eyes. "So, you're the one Frank was betrothed to, the legendary little fiancee of his?"

"Pfft, ahem..."

I was drinking water when she suddenly said this, causing me to spit it out and choke badly.

I coughed for a while.

She laughed and handed me several tissues. "Why are you so nervous?"

"Who's nervous?"

"The betrothed fiancee of Frank is nervous." She shook her head and laughed.

For two consecutive days, I was somewhat distracted. Just thinking about that paternity test, which could determine my future and negate my past 26 years of life, was overwhelming.

It could erase every moment of my parents' love in my memories.

I had no sense of security.

It felt like I had gone from being a person with roots and a foundation
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