795 Chapter 794
Keira had actually secretly done a DNA test on Howard and Amy after realizing Howardâs shady behavior. Back then, though, the results came back showing they were indeed father and daughter.
It wasnât until later, after Ellisâs diagnosis with infertility, that Keira understood that people could tamper with medical reports. She eventually found out it was Erin who was behind it. With Erinâs influence in the medical world, it wasnât so surprising.
So when she heard today that Amyâs biological father was knocking at their door, she couldnât shake the feeling that it might be true and had someone immediately conduct a new DNA test. To her surprise, the results showed that not only was Sean Church not Amyâs father, but Howard wasnât either. Amy had always resembled both Keira and her sister, Keera; it was obvious to anyone that Amy was Keeraâs child. Yet now, it seemed like her biological fatherâs identity had become a mystery.
In that moment, Keira couldnât help but wonder if her sister might not be as innocent or naive as sheâd always appeared.
Noticing Keiraâs conflicted look, Lewis asked, âAre you worried Amyâs real father might actually show up?â
Keira nodded, her voice soft. âIâm just concerned that if something comes up in the future, it might endanger my mother if my identity gets exposed.â
Lewis gave her a steady look. âThereâs no use in worrying too far ahead. Letâs focus on whatâs in front of usâone step at a time, right?â
His words lifted a weight from Keiraâs chest. Sheâd been so burdened with concerns over her motherâs safety that sheâd convinced herself she had to maintain this role for her sister. But maybe, as long as she was trying her best, there was no point in stressing about things that hadnât even happened yet.
She nodded, feeling a bit of calm settle over her.
When they headed upstairs to their room, they found Erin sitting with Amy, the two of them surrounded by snacks. Erin had emptied her bag of treats and was dividing everything up with the utmost seriousness. âThese two pieces of candy are yours, these two are mine, this bag of pistachios is mine, andâŠwell, this oneâs a bit big for you, so Iâll eat it instead, okay?â Erin said with a grin.
Watching them, Keira couldnât help but smile.
Amy turned at the sound of the door opening, then immediately ran over and hugged Keiraâs leg. âMom!â
She paused, looking over at Lewis, hesitated for a moment, then blurted, âDad!â
Lewis raised an eyebrow, glancing at Keira.
Keira looked just as surprised. âWhat did you call him?â
âDad.â Amyâs little voice was filled with such innocence it made Keiraâs heart melt a little. It softened Lewis, too. He bent down, lifting her up in his arms.
Seeing Lewis, this tall, strong man, holding Amy so gently, Keira felt like she was seeing happiness in a tangible form for the first time.
In the end, Amy stayed with the Olsen family.
Uncle Olsen personally ensured her safety, and since the poisoning incident, the entire staff had been re-screened thoroughly to confirm there were no issues among the servants and security. The Olsen house had turned into something of a fortress, with tight controls on who came and went, ensuring no one could sneak in to try to take Amy away.
Keira and Lewis decided to stay at the Olsen house instead of returning to their place. Normally, a newlywed couple would relish having a place to themselves, but Amyâs bright calls of âMomâ and âDadâ stirred something protective in both of them. They wanted to be there for her.
Since they werenât returning home, Erin, naturally, made herself at home at the Olsen house too.
And so, that nightâŠ
âAh!â Charles shouted as he opened the door to his room, fresh out of a shower and ready to collapse into bed. He hadnât expected to find Erin sleeping peacefully under his covers.
She blinked her sleepy eyes, gazing at him in confusion. âWhatâs the shouting for, Charlie?â
âYouâyouâyouâŠâ he stammered, lost for words.
Erin patted the spot beside her. âIâm staying at the Olsen house, so obviously, Iâm sleeping in your room. The other rooms are just too small, you know?â
The Olsensâ large family still lived in this building together, with each floor containing a couple of suites. Although there were several guest rooms, they were on the smaller side. Upon hearing this, Erin had swiftly claimed Charlesâs room as her own, saying her stash of snacks needed space.
For Charles, though, a shy college student who could barely hold hands without blushing, seeing Erin in his bed was more than he could handle.
Swallowing hard, he ran off to find a guest room to sleep in instead.
But his thoughts were far from peaceful. All night, his mind swirled with images of Erinâs mischievous smile, her soft fragrance lingering in the roomâŠ
But even in the guest room, Charles couldnât calm down. His mind kept drifting back to Erinâs playful expression and the lingering hint of her perfume. Her presence was like a spell he couldnât shake, keeping him wide awake.
Hours passed, and just as he was finally beginning to drift off, he heard a door open down the hall.
Charles frowned, unsure of what was going on, and stepped out to investigateâonly to be completely stunned by what he sawâŠ