Chapter 7

Holding the medical report in disbelief, Hank grilled Judy, “What’s the meaning of this? Why don’t Lyra and I have the same father?”

Judy’s eyes were shifty. “There can only be one reason.”

Hank froze. It took a moment for him to regain composure.

“It all makes sense now.

“Though Dad was bedridden for a long time, he was always cheerful. He lost his appetite the moment he found out about your pregnancy. He was gone months later. It was because you cheated on him!”

Livid, Hank slapped Judy on camera.

Judy fell to the ground, whimpering.

I was hooked on the screen, munching on snacks.

In fact, I had known for a long time that Lyra did not share the same father as Hank.

I had come across Lyra’s medical lab report by chance.

Judy and her husband had type B blood, yet Lyra was type A.

I kept the secret for Judy, not wanting to break Hank’s heart.

On my mobile screen, Hank grabbed Lyra. “What about you? Did you know? Was that why you were reluctant to do the test with