Reclaiming Her Heart

Selena found it pretty ridiculous and stood up, her tone turning icy, "We'll talk after the results are in."

Delia grabbed her hand right away. "Selena, you wouldn't ditch us just 'cause we're broke, right? We didn't leave you back then; you were actually stolen. Your dad and I were devastated." Selena shook off her hand, her eyes cold. "I said, let's talk after the results are in."

Hearing this, Delia got mad but kept her cool. "Then give us your number so we can reach you when the results come out."

Selena was already heading towards the elevator, clearly done with the conversation.

But Delia wouldn't let up. "Selena, didn't you hear me?"

Selena stopped and shot a sharp look at Delia and Kyle. "I don't care who sent you. I don't have time for this right now. Let's wait for the results."

Delia's face went pale, and she just stood there.

Selena walked to the elevator, and this time, they didn't stop her.

As soon as she left, Kyle sighed, "You shouldn't have said that. We just found her. You should've been nicer. Your words are clearly targeted at money. How could she be cool with that?" Delia said, "She is our daughter. The paternity test confirmed it. I think she just doesn't want to acknowledge us 'cause we're poor."

Kyle replied, "Whether she acknowledges us or not, she's still our daughter. Owen needs her help to get bailed out. Don't make it too obvious from the start. Let's stay in Silver Bay City and take it slow." After getting in the elevator, Selena's face darkened.

Selena called the person who had just delivered the hair samples, "Keep a close watch over there. It's best if Victor keeps an eye on the results. I'm worried someone might mess with them."

"Okay, Ms. Fair, don't worry." The person who replied was a bodyguard Selena had brought from Ashbourne Manor. She had the bodyguard patrol the first floor of the company to prevent any trouble. The bodyguard handed all the hair samples to Victor and explained the situation.

Victor remembered a couple who had come for a paternity test a few days ago. Even though the test was done by another doctor, he was an experienced one, so it couldn't be wrong.

The bodyguard said, "Dr. Barnes, Ms. Fair hopes you can personally oversee it."

Victor nodded, and since he knew Selena, he made this test a priority.

Selena was feeling pretty uneasy at the office.

Ever since Victor brought up her background, she'd been on edge, and it was only getting worse.

Three hours later, she called the bodyguard, "Are the results in yet?"

The bodyguard replied, "Ms. Fair, Dr. Barnes just handed the paternity test report to me."

Selena asked, "Did he say anything?"

The bodyguard said, "Nope."

Selena's unease grew stronger. She immediately had the bodyguard bring the paternity test results over. When she opened it, it confirmed a biological relationship. So, Kyle was indeed her biological father? She called Victor, "Dr. Barnes, did you personally oversee my paternity test?"

Victor nodded and rubbed his forehead. "Yeah, I personally oversaw it."

Hearing this, Selena's heart sank..

Victor explained, "Over the years, many kids have gone missing, so the paternity test department has always been busy. Orphans who come for tests usually have to be matched with registered parents. Through this method, the hospital has helped over a hundred families reunite with their lost children in the past twenty years. The hospital is very experienced in this, which is why I joined this hospital."

Because Victor could access these paternity test records.

Selena remained silent.

Victor added, "Finding your parents is a good thing. Congrats."

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Selena forced a smile, not knowing what to say.

After hanging up, the receptionist reported that the couple from the morning had come again.

Selena had no choice but to continue.

Delia and Kyle had received the report, as the hospital had notified them again.

Delia approached with a beaming smile and held Selena's hand. "Selena, you saw the test results, right? We wouldn't lie to you. The hospital is very reliable and has helped many families. I'm really happy to see you grow up so well, and you're even the CEO of a company."

Delia continued, "Can you help with Owen's situation? He was really wronged back then."

Kyle spoke up, "Selena, we're strangers here. If the hospital hadn't suddenly notified us, we would have given up."

Kyle's words were more tactful than Delia's. Delia was blatantly asking for money, but he hinted that Selena should host them, find them a place to stay, or let them stay with her at Ashbourne Manor.