Daniel was half-leaning against the bedside, holding an apple that Doris had peeled for him.
When Daniel saw Waylon entering, he greeted the latter with a happy smile, âMr. Adelmar, youâre here.â
âYeah. Waylon handed the paternity test report to him. Take a look. That way, youâll have peace of mind.â âLook at you, taking this so seriously.â Daniel felt a bit embarrassed. âI mean, I trust you.â
âWords alone arenât enough, Waylon said. âA paternity test report, especially one bearing the hospitalâs seal, is the most convincing.â
âCome on, you⦠Despite standing on ceremony, Daniel still put down the apple he held and accepted the report.
Waylon stood with his hands behind his back by the window. At this moment, he really wanted a cigarette. but when he reached into his pocket, he realized he didnât have any cigarettes.
Then again, he wasnât a regular smoker to begin with.
Suddenly, Daniel exclaimed, âWhat is the meaning of this, Mr. Adelmar?â
Whatâs wrong?â Waylon turned to ask.
âYouâ¦.â Daniel frowned. âNow, how can you be so petty and speak against your own words? Youâre doing this on purpose, arenât you?â
âWhat do you mean?â Waylon furrowed his brows. âHow am I being petty? I voluntarily did the paternity test to put your mind at ease, and now you question my sincerity?â
Whoosh! Daniel tossed the paternity test report over, saying, âNow, Iâm completely at ease. Iâll keep my distance and wonât bother you two anymore!â
âYouâ¦â Waylon turned grim, unable to believe that someone as refined as Daniel would act so unreasonably.
He angrily picked up the identification report and flipped it openâ¦..
What? He staggered back several steps. Biological father-son relationship?
Waylon held the identification report, retreating several steps.
Did the guy in the biology department get drunk when he wrote this report?! Una and I⦠How can we be father and son?!
In a split second, Waylonâs vision went dark, and then it became crystal clear. He grabbed Dorisâ arm.
urgently and asked, âYou did artificial insemination at Struyria Hospital, right? How⦠Howâ¦â
âWhatâs wrong, Mr. Adelmar?â Doris blushed instantly. âWhy are you suddenly asking about this?â
âAnswer my question!â Waylonâs eyes were bloodshot. âDid you get artificial insemination at that hospital?â
I did, at Struyria Hospital,â Doris replied, âI requested imported sperm at the time. It was from a high-
profile donor imported from Staniue. But at the last moment, the woman who was supposed to use it changed her mind. Since the container couldnât be sealed back, the hospital sold it to me at a discounted price!â
âShât!â Waylonâs expression changed multitudes within that minute.
âWhatâs going on?â Doris asked, completely puzzled.
âLeave Daniel in his familyâs care,â Waylon ordered as he grabbed her arm. âYou need to come with me!â âMr. Adelmar!â Doris tried to shake him off. âWhatâs wrong with you? Have you gone crazy suddenly?â âIâm not crazy!â Waylon said. âLet the Thomases take care of him. You cannot do that. Iâll get jealous!â
âMr. Adelmar, canât you please not act like this?â Doris was annoyed. âWe barely have any private relationship. I know youâre out of my league, and Iâve only finally decided to go steady with Mr. Thomas.
âI object!â Waylonâs eyes darkened. âYou canât date Daniel!â
âWhat do you mean?â Doris hit the roof. âWhy do you care so much? Why canât I date Mr. Thomas?â
âBecause youâre the mother of my children!â Waylon said. âI wonât allow the mother of my children to be someone elseâs girlfriend. I donât want to be cuckolded!â
âWhat are you talking about?â Doris laughed bitterly. âHave you gone mad, Mr. Adelmar? How did I become the mother of your children? Where are your children? Iâve never seen you with one!â
âMy children are Una and Nessa, Waylon said, âOf course, theyâll soon carry the Adelmar surname!â
âAre you hearing yourself?!â Doris chuckled coldly. âYou sure have gotten seriously mad!â
âSee for yourself!â Waylon handed the paternity test report to Doris. âYouâll know Iâm perfectly sane after you read it.â
Doris received the paternity test report with suspicion, and after reading just the first page, her expression changed, and she stumbled slightly.
âWhat? You and Una are father and son? How⦠How is that possible?â