Suddenly, another thought struck Ste, and she raised her head to look at Matthew with intense scrutiny.


    “So, is Kristian my biological father?”


    Matthew hedged the question.


    “The investigation confirms Be has only been married once.


    ”


    Ste’s frown deepened.


    If that was true, then Kristian had to be her biological father.


    But she just couldn’t connect with him.


    Sure, his demeanor was miles better than Elizabeth’s, and he was a perfect gentleman.


    She could even feel his love for Be after their few interactions.


    Yet, a strange difort settled over Ste whenever they were together.


    Previously, Ste hadn’t interacted much with Kristian, so she subconsciously pushed him aside in her


    mind.


    But now, it seemed epting Kristian as her father was the price of admission to Be’s life.


    Ste thought about it but found no solution.


    After a bit, she murmured, her fingers twitching in anxiety, “I need to figure out how to break the news to Be.


    ”


    Both she and Be had a gaping hole in their memories.


    Ste faintly recalled having a mother, but did Be even know she had a missing daughter?


    More importantly, would Be ept her?


    Cordell, oblivious to Ste’s internal struggle, blurted, “Just show her the report if you want to connect with her.


    It’s in your hands.


    If she doubts it, you can all go to the hospital for a DNA test.


    It’s bound to be conclusive.


    ”


    Ste sighed.


    If only it were that easy.


    She slumped forward, deep in thought.


    Matthew shot Cordell a re.


    “Give her some space.


    This is her call.


    ”


    Just then, Ste’s phone pierced the silence.


    Startled, she answered it.


    It was Clint’s number.


    She’d been swampedtely, leading to less contact.


    Fearing something was wrong, Ste picked up right away.


    “Grandpa, what’s happening?”


    But a different voice,ced with panic, filled her ears.


    “Ste, it’s me.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    ”


    Ste’s stomach dropped.


    “Where is Grandpa?”


    “Mr.


    Anderson just fainted and is in the resuscitation room.


    We don’t know his condition yet, and I’m quite worried…” The butler trailed off.


    Clint’s health was precarious at best.


    A sudden fainting spell could be serious.


    She immediately stood up.


    “I’m on my way,” she dered, shoving the report aside.


    Briefly exining the situation to Matthew, she added, “I need to get back to Bysea right away.


    ”


    Matthew’s face hardened.


    “Don’t worry, I’ming with you.


    ”


    His phone buzzed just as he finished speaking.


    It was Fernando calling.