Upon entering the vi, Lucinda was greeted by a heartwarming sight.


    Violeta and Jennifer were deep in conversation, a palpable bond forming between them despite this being their first meeting.


    The sofa in the middle stood empty, a space specifically reserved for Lucinda.


    There was something of importance that Lucinda had to address, thus interrupting the light-hearted conversation between them.


    “Hilliard, I’m not a fan of local hospitals.


    Could you conduct a paternity test for me?” she asked.


    From her designer bag, she produced a small pouch containing several hair strandsbeled with N’s name.


    Another pouch bore her own name, making them easy to tell apart.


    She passed both pouches to Hilliard, inquiring, “How soon can we have the results? I need them as quickly as possible.


    ”


    Hilliard responded with gravity, “To guarantee the uracy of the DNA test, I’ll run it three to four times.


    That will take us at least two to three hours.


    ”


    Lucinda did some quick math in her head.


    She realized she would have the results by the afternoon.


    That was indeed quite prompt.


    “Thank you, Hilliard.


    ” She expressed her


    gratitude.


    “You’re wee,” he replied.


    With the samples in hand, Hilliard turned and made his way upstairs.


    His room, much like a smallboratory due to his prominence in the medical field, housed various medical instruments.


    With his departure, the living room was left to thepany of the three women.


    They shared a warm and friendly rapport.


    It had been ages since Lucinda hadst seen Jennifer.


    Yet, she now regarded Jennifer almost as a sister-inw, pleased that Hilliard and Jennifer would be together.


    Lucinda found herself fond of Jennifer even more.


    “Has Hilliard been any trouble to you in Forden? He may be a bit awkward in matters of the heart, but his dedication is unwavering.


    Once he’s set his heart on someone, changing his mind is no small feat.


    Should he ever treat you less than you deserve, do let me and Violeta know.


    We’ll set him straight,” Lucinda offered with a hint of protective jest.


    Jennifer, a shade of red coloring her cheeks, admitted, “He’s been nothing but kind to me.


    Though, his peculiarities do surface every now and then.


    ”


    At this,ughter filled the room, shared among the three.


    Hilliard, once engrossed in his work, often lost track of time, foregoing meals and sleep.


    Lucinda, understanding his habits, chose not to interrupt him.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Violeta, on the other hand, decided to return to Graham’s vi to join him for Lunch.


    Lucinda and Jennifer shared a meal, a time for open hearts and honest conversation.