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    Unease flickered in Keira, but her face showed no trace of it. She shouted, “How could I have known back then that my daughter was Shepard’s? I had no idea! I’ve raised her for years. Is it too much to ask for a bit of child support? That doesn’t mean I broke my promise.”


    Sandra wasn’t shocked by this. Her mother had recently recounted her past repeatedly. Deep down, she also feared the Harpers might manipte the test results and kick them out. She hoped her mother’smotion would draw media attention, forcing the Harpers to tread carefully.


    “Yes, my mother has shaped me into an extraordinary person, pouring endless love and effort into raising me. Is it unreasonable to ask for some child support?” Sandra’s voice carried a trace of nerves. Still, she wanted to im her rights, clinging to her mother’s assertion that she was Shepard’s daughter.


    Brenna’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Rest assured. If Sandra truly is my father’s daughter, we’ll keep our word and hold a wee banquet for her.”


    Keira studied the Harper family members’ faces, each one darker than thest, and the truth dawned on her. The results couldn’t have matched their hopes; otherwise, they wouldn’t look so grim. If the test had proven Sandra wasn’t Shepard’s child, they would have tossed her and Sandra out long before now. There would have been no reason to summon the staff from the Forensic Identification Center.


    A triumphantugh burst from Keira as she stepped toward Brenna. “So the report confirms it, right? My daughter really is Shepard’s child!”


    Her excitement overflowed, words tumbling quickly. “You’ve all read it already, haven’t you?” Without waiting for an answer, she snatched the folder from the staff’s hands and flipped straight to the final page. Her eyes lit with joy as she read. “Sandra, look! It’s true—you’re Shepard’s daughter! Fate has finally given us justice. This is wonderful, Sandra, truly wonderful. From now on, you are part of the Harper family, and a life of wealth and prosperity awaits you.”


    Sandra kept her eyes on the report, her lips curving into a smile she couldn’t contain. “Mom, it’s real! I can stay here from now on! This is incredible!”


    Brenna’s gaze shifted to Ethan, irritation tightening in her chest. None of them in the Harper family had expected this result. When the call had firste from the Forensic Identification Center, they had been ready to cast Sandra and Keira out and brand them as liars before the public. But to their surprise, Sandra truly was Shepard’s daughter.


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    Ethan gave Brenna’s hand a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t worry. She won’t be able to cause much trouble. At most, your family will acknowledge her, but what she receives is entirely up to your family. The wealth belongs to you all, and you can decide how it’s divided. Just being Shepard’s daughter doesn’t mean she automatically gets her hands on the assets.”


    Hearing that, Keira snapped at Ethan without hesitation. “And who exactly do you think you are? Last I checked, you’re not part of the Harper family, so don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong!”


    “I’m Brenna’s future husband,” Ethan answered coolly, his sharp gaze making Keira stumble back two steps.


    Only then did Sandra dare to really look at Ethan. Up until now, she had avoided his eyes. He was far too striking, carrying an aura that made her self-conscious. She had assumed he was Brenna’s cousin; learning he was Brenna’s fiancé stunned her.


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