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Daniel, devoid of expression, inquired, “Why didn’t you inform me sooner? You even feigned disappointment.”
Katharine brushed off her useless brother and extended her hand to Baylee. “Miss Curtis, I apologize. I took the liberty of collecting a strand of Ellie’s hair while at the hospital. Thank—”
“Thank you for looking after her all this time. If you require anything in the future, don’t hesitate to ask,” Katharine said, shaking Baylee’s hand.
Baylee was ted by the oue, but as she thought about Glenn and Katharine’s maneuver, she couldn’t help but admire how discreet and clever they had been. They had yed their cards well, executing a grand scheme she hadn’t expected.
“Nevertheless, I trust Miss Curtis will maintain discretion regarding this matter for the time being,” Katharine asserted. “Until we unearth the culprit, it’s unwise to reveal Ellie’s identity.”
Baylee nodded in agreement, understanding the importance of keeping quiet. The Lambert family had been searching for Ellie for an extended period, suggesting that someone had made a deliberate effort to erase her trail. The tampered paternity test result was additional evidence of that, and they needed to stay cautious until the investigation wasplete.
Katharine then turned to Daniel, “Keep this information from Susanna for now.”
Daniel nodded. “Got it. Susanna’s too naive and might identally say something.”
In the hospital parking lot, a doctor handed Kristopher a transparent bag containing a strand of hair. “This belongs to Miss Gordon.”
Kristopher nodded, taking the bag from the doctor before dismissing him. The car’s interior light softly illuminated his delicate features, though it didn’t color his paleplexion. Kristopher stared at the hair in his hand. The quality was exceptional—fine, soft, and lustrous, just like its owner.
He brought it close and pressed a soft, tender kiss on the strand, a gesture without desire, but filled with care and longing.
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Meanwhile, Marvin’s birthday celebration was set to take ce at a luxurious five-star hotel owned by the Hills. On the day of the festivities, a renowned fashion house delivered haute couture attire, and Ellie discovered that Kaiden had already arranged for three beautiful dresses for her.
Ellie selected a strapless gown that cascaded in hues from smoky blue to pink, adorned withyers of tulle. It exuded elegance and sophistication with a hint of girlish charm. “How does it look?” she asked, stepping out of the dressing room, turning, and eagerly awaiting Kaiden’s opinion.
Kaiden frowned.
Perplexed, Ellie examined herself in the full-length mirror, questioning, “Isn’t it appealing? I find it quite lovely.”
Kaiden’srge hand gently grazed Ellie’s bare shoulders, gliding over her soft skin. “Ellie, in this attire, you’re too alluring,” he murmured, his voice deep and filled with maic allure. “Put on something more befitting of a woman of dignity.”
Kaiden regretted his choice of dress. He had merely followed the designer’s suggestion, overlooking the fact that it would enhance Ellie’s charm twofold.
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