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    Baylee’s eyes narrowed as she recalled something from the photo. “I noticed test tubes in the background,” she remarked.


    Katharine, taken aback by her observation, responded, “Yes, my grandmother was an extraordinary chemist. Those test tubes were her prized possessions.” Hmm… Chemistry…


    Baylee’s thoughts drifted to Ellie’s remarkable talent in biochemistry. Despitecking formal training, Ellie possessed an innate understanding of chemical reactions. She effortlessly memorized them and coupled that knowledge with predictive and innovative thinking that defied logic. A surge of excitement coursed through Baylee as she pondered the possibilities.


    After years of Ellie’s relentless search for her rtives… Could there finally be a breakthrough?


    “I can assist with obtaining her DNA, but I must oversee the entire paternity testing process,” Baylee asserted, wary of entrusting such sensitive material to others.


    “Absolutely!” Katharine beamed with gratitude. “Thank you so much, Miss Curtis!”


    Meanwhile, hidden behind a column, Carole listened in disbelief to their conversation. She gasped and covered her mouth in shock and fear.


    Ellie… Could she possibly be Elsie Lambert? The idea seemed inconceivable. Elsie had been taken twenty years ago, and despite the Lambert family’s exhaustive search, she was presumed dead! If she was found, what would be of Carole’s ce?


    Carole had earned eptance as an adopted daughter into the main family because she was the only girl close to Ellie’s age. To win over the elders’ affection, she had tirelessly cared for the sick patriarch, shown utmost respect to the Lambert siblings, and tried her best to please! But her status had grown uncertain since the patriarch’s passing. She couldn’t even serve as a substitute for Elsie in the siblings’ eyes, so her position within the family had be awkward.


    The notion of finding Elsie, only for it to turn out to be Ellie, was unthinkable. Carole couldn’t allow Baylee to help Katharine. No, she couldn’t allow it!


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    The luncheon felt more like a corporate affair, with people approaching Katharine for pleasantries while Carole yed the role of apliantpanion.


    “Who are you texting?”


    Kaiden’s sharp eyes caught Ellie’s attention, particrly when he noticed the name “Kristopher” in her contacts.


    “Umm… Kristopher,” Ellie confessed after a brief pause.


    Kaiden’s gaze bore into her, as if demanding an exnation.


    Feeling guilty, Ellie touched her nose nervously. “Kaiden, I remember what you said, but he didn’t show up today. I heard he wasn’t feeling well, so I just wanted to check on him as a friend.”


    After all, Kristopher’s absence at the dock earlier troubled her. And he hadn’t shown up since.


    “His health is his concern; he should see a doctor,” Kaiden responded coolly.


    “Are you his doctor?”


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