As she was staring longingly at Zachary, Lorraine’s eyes were teary.“Zachary, Jebediah’s not lying to you.”The moment Lorraine spoke, Charlotte felt a tremor in the arm Zachary had wrapped around her waist.“I know that you’re in love with her now and you don’t want me to bear your child, but I’m sorry, Zachary. I’m keeping this baby.”Crystal-clear tears streamed down Lorraine’s face as she smiled tenderly at Zachary.“It was my birthday as well as our anniversary that day. That night was the only night we truly had each other… You know, Zachary, I cried tears of joy when I found out that I was pregnant. I felt like the happiest woman in the world. Perhaps, this child is a burden to you, but it’s a gift from heaven to me. I’m delivering it no matter what it takes.”Zachary’s thin lips parted, but no words left them. Charlotte pursed her lips in spite.In the past, she had thought that Tiffany Miller was the best at putting on a show. It was only now that she realized Tiffany
Lorraine Larson! Lory, who he used to love to the core! She was a scheming b*tch! A venomous snake who used a guise of guileless innocence like Tiffany Miller!“Sis…”As the color drained from her face, Lorraine’s voice was weak and quivering, like the voice of a person nearing their end.“I’ve made it clear. Even when I have Zachary’s child, I won’t interfere with your life. Zachary is the one who forced himself on me that night after he got drunk. I’m an innocent victim! Why are you saying something so mean to slander me?”Tears flowed down Lorraine’s cheeks as though her eyes were a broken dam.“What a poor girl. Look, if I didn’t know what you’d done, I would have melted over your tears.”Charlotte’s brows were scrunched together as her gaze grew increasingly more mocking.“Very well, Lorraine Larson. Didn’t you say that I slandered you? Zachary’s here. Have a DNA paternity test with him. The truth will be revealed.”“No! I’m not going!”Lorraine panicked, looking at Charl
Zachary’s gorgeous face was devoid of any expression. Coldly, he fished out his phone from his pocket and made a call. “Ask Mr. Edward to assign the best doctor in the hospital to conduct a DNA paternity test for me.”Charlotte’s bright gaze on the crying Lorraine was unflinching. Lorraine loved Zachary deeply, which was why she had created misunderstandings between her and Zachary time and again. It made Charlotte take pity on the girl. If she had stayed in her lane, Charlotte would have turned the page and let bygones be bygones.However, not only had her generosity and forgiveness not earned Lorraine’s gratitude in exchange, but the latter was pushing it and growing more insane with her ways, thinking that Charlotte was a softie.Hence, Charlotte was going to tear Lorraine’s hypocritical mask apart and make Zachary see her for who she was!A few minutes later, Mr. Edward came to find Zachary personally to show his respect and greeted him servilely. “Mr. Connor, why didn’t you
“In that case, we’ll excuse ourselves, Mr. Connor.”The doctor passed the test slip to Zachary cautiously before bowing deeply and turning to leave.Charlotte pulled him back. “Doctor, have you made a mistake? Lorraine and Zachary didn’t… She can’t possibly be having his child. This result is simply impossible!”The doctor looked helpless. “Ms. Simmons, I’ve done more than 70,000 DNA tests here and I’ve never made a mistake. Besides, this is for Mr. Connor. I was even more careful and made sure each step carried out was accurate. With all due responsibility, I’m telling you that there’s nothing wrong with the result.”Another doctor nodded.“Ms. Simmons, even if we dared make a mistake, we wouldn’t make one when it comes to Mr. Connor. Don’t worry, the result is certainly accurate.”Charlotte was at a loss for words.That was true! Anyone who dared tamper with intimidating Zachary Connor’s DNA test would be suicidal. Besides, this was his hospital. The result could not be wrong—
Zachary turned back, his gaze looking distant. “Fulfilling my wife’s wish is my duty. Yours has nothing to do with me. Whatever wish you have to fulfill, don’t come to me to do it.”Upon saying that, he spread his long legs to leave.It felt like Zachary was treating her like trash. Lorraine felt like she had been thrown into a trash can. Heartbroken, she stared at Zachary and replied, “Sure, Zachary. I won’t make it hard for you if you’re reluctant to fulfill my wish, but you should at least give me back the pride I lost just so you could placate your wife!”Zachary scoffed. “Name your price. I’ll pay as long as it’s reasonable.”What! As if she had been struck by thunder, Lorraine’s petite form trembled.“You think I’m asking you for money? What kind of person do you think I am!”Zachary was unaffected by Lorraine’s anguish, and his voice remained aloof and graceful as a mountain stream.“What do you want then?”As she sucked in a pained breath, Lorraine’s voice quivered. “I
She had nothing to worry about. After all, there was no doubt that she was carrying Zachary’s child.Zachary, who was sitting alongside her, looked completely indifferent and unruffled.He trusted Charlotte blindly.This DNA test was simply meant to pacify Lorraine and prevent her from making a fuss.Lucas sat next to them too, casually enjoying his drink.Then, the doctor approached Zachary with the results in his hand. “Mr. Connor, we have the results.”“Mm,” Zachary answered calmly. He helped Charlotte to her feet and walked to the door.Charlotte calmly followed him.Having a paternity test was simply a waste of time. She was getting impatient. Now, the result was out, and it was time for her to leave.“But… Mr. Connor, I haven’t announced the result…” The doctor’s sad voice rang out behind them.Zachary continued walking ahead, refusing to turn around.“I know the result. I don’t need to hear it. All you need to do is tell my aunt, Miss Larson.”‘My aunt… Miss Larson
Zachary shot the doctor an icy glare as he coolly curled the corners of his perfect lips.“Be honest and tell me the identity of the person who made you falsify the results and I might spare your life.”The doctor’s knees buckled from fright. He nearly fell on his knees before Zachary.“Mr. Connor, you’ve got it all wrong. I did not fake the results. I swear on my family. If I had the nerve to lie to you, my entire family would be exterminated!”Zachary’s eyes turned even colder. “You said it yourself. When I kill you and your entire family, don’t come crying to me.”Even though he felt certain of his convictions, the sight of Zachary's apocalyptic gaze still scared the doctor out of his wits.“A word of warning. The person who asked you to hurt my wife, whoever she may be, won’t be shown any mercy once I’ve personally received the results,” he declared icily before he inadvertently shot Lorraine a look.It was only a quick glance, but his eyes seemed sharper than a knife to Lor
“You’re still acting.”Zachary's Adam's apple bobbed up and down in his throat. His voice was deep and hoarse, exhausted and weary.“Whose baby is this?”‘What?’Charlotte’s mind went blank, as if she had received a hard blow on her head.It took her three seconds to calm down before she found her voice again.“Is that even a question? I’m carrying your baby. You’re the father of this child…”Zachary’s lips trembled. His thin lips gaped, but he could not say a word. Only his eyes glared at her, icily, sharply, full of hurt…Charlotte panicked even more when she saw the look in his eyes. She looked at the results in Zachary’s hand with a tremble.“Zachary, you can’t trust this result. You have to believe me. You had so much faith in me a while ago, didn’t you? Something must be wrong with these results. Maybe… Maybe we can do another test? One more test! Surely, there won’t be any mistakes!”“Have you always acted so pure and innocent in front of me?”Zachary’s cold voice was