Chapter 8

Zephyr’s surprised and conflicted voice came through. “The baby is 99.99% biologically related to Luna.”

In an instant, I saw Jim stiffen.

His eyes were filled with disbelief. He felt as though he was hearing things. “What… did you just say?”

“I said that the victim is Luna, your ex who fled to another country with important research data and results!”

At that moment, Jim looked like he was in immense shock.

His phone fell to the floor.

He stood there looking lost and confused like he was a monkey who had accidentally ventured into the human world. This was the first time I saw him acting that way, and it was hilarious to watch.

“What’s wrong, Jim?” When she noticed that his face looked off, Grace asked in concern, “Who was calling?”

She wanted to help pick up his phone, but Jim grabbed the phone ahead of her. He flashed her a conflicted smile. “I-It’s no one important, just an old friend. He told me that someone I knew from long ago has passed away.

“It happened too suddenly