Twin Cupids at Work: Daddy, Come Home! novel Chapter 42

Helene’s eyes darkened for a moment, and she gave a small nod. “Alright, I get it.”

As soon as the doctor walked off with the blood sample, Helene clenched her fists so tightly her nails bit into her palm. The second she left the Grayson estate and slid into the back seat of her car, she pulled out her phone and called her contact. “Julian and Noah’s DNA samples are already on their way to the lab. Are you sure you’ve got this covered?”

“Relax. I’ll take care of everything.”

Helene finally let herself breathe. “Just remember, we can’t afford even the tiniest mistake.”

“I know.”

…

In the study, Noah knocked quietly at the door.

“Dad?”

Julian looked up and saw Noah hovering in the doorway. The chill in his eyes faded a little, and he motioned for him to come closer. “Why aren’t you in bed? It’s late.”

“I saw everything online.” Noah walked over, face serious and a little stubborn. “Dad, you need to apologize to Mom.”

Julian raised an eyebrow, surprised at how natural it felt to hear Noah call Madeline ‘Mom.’

“You really care about her, huh?”

“You blamed her for something she didn’t do. You should admit you were wrong and say sorry.” Noah’s big eyes didn’t waver.

Julian had to admit the kid was right. He’d jumped to conclusions about Madeline that day. He owed her an apology. Not that he expected her to accept it. Knowing Madeline, she’d probably slam the door in his face.

“She holds onto grudges and has a horrible temper. If I go over there, she’ll probably throw me out.”

“That’s not true. You’re the one who’s grumpy. Mom’s actually really gentle.”

To Noah, his mom was the softest person in the world.

Julian frowned, catching something odd. “How would you know what she’s like? You’ve never even spent time with her.”

Noah paused, but recovered fast. “She just… seems gentle. Don’t you think?”

For a second, Julian pictured Madeline’s beautiful face in his mind. He remembered how her smiles used to light up a room, how even her eyes would soften. But that was five years ago. The Madeline he knew now could be kind to everyone else, but she’d never be gentle with him again.

Julian let out a bitter little laugh. “I’ll give it a shot.”

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