Chapter One Hundred And Forty Two

Josh’s POV

I wake up early, staring down at Harper as she sleeps peacefully in my arms. She nestles closer, clinging to me like a lifeline. I smile, imagining the incredulous look on someone's face if they knew she had insisted on sleeping on the couch.

My phone rings, jolting me from my thoughts. I carefully move Harper aside and discreetly answer the call.

"Hello," I say softly, keeping my eyes glued to Harper, watching her like a hawk to see if she stirs. I sigh in relief when I realize she is still deeply asleep.

"Hello, Josh. I have the DNA results," the voice on the other end says.

"Oh, good. Thank you so much. Can you please send them to my email?" I replied.

"Sure, I'll do that," the voice responds.

The idea of appearing at Trisha's door has crossed my mind often. I need closure, to resolve things between us. I feel nothing for Trisha, but I want to be certain if the child she claims is mine truly is.

As I hang up the phone, I glance back at Harper, still sleeping soundly. The