Chapter 81

Adrian's POV

Joyce sounded strange. Was that worry I saw in her eyes or apprehension I sensed in her voice? Well, I didn't want to give it much thought, so I brushed it aside as just a my imagination. I mean, why would she?

I decided to send a text to Ruiz before leaving to be doubly sure results were ready.

Me: Is the paternity test result out?

Ruiz: Yes, it came out this morning. You can come for it anytime from now.

Reading the text, I felt a wave of satisfaction and slipped my phone into my pocket. I stood up and walked towards the exit. "I'm leaving, Miss Sanchez," I notified her.

Joyce raised her head, and for a split second, our eyes locked.

"Alright, sir. Drive safely," she replied, still steadily holding my gaze. Not even a blink from her but I couldn't help that sense of familiarity that washed over me for the umpteenth time.

I quickly turned away. It was frustrating that I couldn't figure out the reason why I had such feelings whenever I tried to study her. I walked