With patience, she clarified, “My husband harbors reservations about your lineage. A paternity test is the most straightforward means to allay doubts. So don’t read much into it. I hope you understand.”
“I know the test is a must. I want you and the Clark family to recognize me,” Haley replied, concealing her unease.
Stella’s suspicions ebbed slightly with Haley’s agreement.
When she knew that she was not abandoned by her parents, she yearned for the truth, hoping against hope that Haley was indeed her mother.
After parting ways with Stella, Haley headed back to the hotel.
Upon entering her room, she found Kristian waiting for her.
Seeing her tired expression, Kristian frowned and asked, “Is everything okay today?”
Haley slumped onto the sofa, recounting the day’s events. “Everything seemed fine initially, but then, out of the blue, Stella suggested a DNA test during dinner.”
Kristian’s expression grew grim.
“If the DNA test goes through, I will be exposed. But if I back out, explaining it to Matthew will be tricky.” Remembering the warning in Matthew’s eyes, Haley couldn’t shake off the fear creeping in.
After a moment of contemplation, Kristian said firmly, “We can’t keep this charade up with Stella’s sharpness. It’s time we make her believe you’re her mom.”
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“What? But how?” Haley asked, feeling puzzled. “Matthew is meticulous. He’ll choose someone he trusts for the test. How can we manipulate the results under his watch? It’s too risky.”
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Kristian glanced at her and reassured, “No need to stress. It’s all taken care of.”
He stood, retrieved a document from his bag, and extended it towards Haley. “Take a look at this.”
Rather than accepting it, Haley asked, “What do you mean?” Do you want me to swap out the exam report for me and Stella?”
Kristian clarified, “No, this is the paternity test report for Stella and Bella, confirming their mother-daughter relationship.”
“What?” Haley was taken aback.
Kristian had orchestrated this entire scenario.
Haley had been tasked with posing as Stella’s mother and living with the Clark family to gain as many benefits as possible. But things didn’t unfold as planned.
The revelation that Bella was indeed Stella’s biological mother was unforeseen.
Kristian sat beside Haley, detailing his strategy. “I knew Bella’s background from the very beginning, and with Elizabeth’s suspicion of Stella, I suspected Bella was Stella’s mother.” When you returned from seeing Stella, I found one of her hairs on your clothing. I collected a sample from that and compared it with Bella’s hair. The test results came back today, confirming their biological Link.”
He reassuringly placed a hand on Haley’s shoulder, stating, “Don’t stress. I’ve got everything under control. There’s no way Matthew and Stella will uncover our plan.”
Haley, still processing, asked uncertainly, “Then… What’s my next move?”
Kristian produced another sealed bag from his bag and presented it to Haley.