Chapter 43 **Chapter 43: My Family p> When Serena and Xavier stepped into the expansive Rexam Advanced DNA Diagnostics Center, a sense of anticipation hung in the air. The Vander family was already gathered, their collective energy palpable as they awaited her arrival. The first figure that caught Serena’s eye
Chapter 42 **Chapter 42: Confirmatory Test p> Serena stepped into the lavish penthouse belonging to Xavier just after eleven o’clock in the morning, the sun streaming through the large windows, casting warm rays across the immaculate decor. She made her way directly to the second room, the one designated for
Chapter 41 **Chapter 41: The Second DNA Test p> The Second DNA Test. “I have some fantastic news to share,” Xavier announced, his tone laced with excitement. “The results of the DNA tests are on their way, and when I say results, I mean they didn’t just test your DNA
Chapter 40 **Chapter 40: Xavier Dorian II p> “What if Victor had a hand in making the plane disappear?” Xavier inquired, his brow furrowing with concern. “I-I doubt his influence stretches that far,” she stammered, her voice trembling slightly. Yet, beneath that uncertainty, a slow, simmering rage ignited within her.
Chapter 39 **TITLE: Terms Were Unspoken by Mark Twain p> **Chapter 39: Xavier Dorian p> Xavier Dorian. Four days ago, everything changed. Xavier Dorian had just returned to Rexam from a business trip that felt interminable. The moment he stepped into his office, the receptionist informed him that a woman
Chapter 38 **Chapter 38: The Night Serena Vanished p> **The Night Serena Vanished p> “BREAKING NEWS: EASTWIND AIR 1061 MISSING p> At precisely 7:10 p.m. this evening, the unsettling announcement echoed through the airwaves, confirming that Eastwind Air had lost all communication with Flight 1061, which was making its way
Chapter 37 **Chapter 37: Missing p> The word hung in the air like an uninvited guest-missing. As the clock struck seven in the evening, Nathaniel and Dennis made their way to the engagement party, their presence commanding attention even before they stepped through the grand entrance of the Velmon Grand
Chapter 36 **Chapter 36: Eastwind Air 1061 p> As Serena strolled down the street, her mind was preoccupied with the supplies she had just purchased for her upcoming journey. Yet, as she turned a corner, an unexpected sight caught her eye-a building she hadn’t visited in years loomed before her,
Chapter 35 **Chapter 35: Officially Divorced I p> Serena nodded slowly, her heart heavy yet hopeful. “He promised he would. I truly believe he is sincere about that part.” Her voice was tinged with a mixture of uncertainty and longing, as if she were grasping at the wisps of a
Chapter 34 **TITLE: Terms Were Unspoken by Mark Twain 34 p> **Chapter 34: Officially Divorced p> “Wani waless of my circumstance, nothing changes between us. So why delay the inevitable?” Serena’s voice was flat, devoid of emotion as she fixed her gaze on him, her eyes like empty vessels. “Let’s
Chapter 33 **Chapter 33: Meet Vanessa p> Allow me to introduce Vanessa. “I know Nathan was involved in the rescue operation,” Vanessa asserted over the phone, her tone unyielding. “If you choose not to meet me, I assure you, there will be repercussions that you won’t appreciate. But don’t fret;
Chapter 32 **Chapter 32: An Attack p> Serena stirred from her restless slumber, her heart heavy with the weight of recent events. The world felt suffocating, as if each breath was a laborious task. Eating had become a chore, and even in her dreams, she was haunted by the horrific
Chapter 31 **Chapter 31: Find Alice p> **Find Alice p> “Nathan.” The voice broke through the chaos, and Mrs. Hartley was the first to call his name, her tone laced with desperation. She rushed towards him, her eyes wide with fear, pleading, “Nathan, please help us find Alice. Please p>
Chapter 30 **Chapter 30: The Accident p> The Accident. “Miss Kline, everything is arranged for next week. We’re all buzzing with excitement to meet you, especially our school director, who is particularly eager for your interview.” The voice on the other end belonged to someone from Oakridge Bay University. They
Chapter 29 **Terms Were Unspoken by Mark Twain p> **Chapter 29: The Call p> The Call. “I insist on receiving the other samples,” Serena declared with an unwavering tone, her resolve as firm as steel. “If your laboratory refuses to provide the transparency I’m seeking, we will have to send
Chapter 28 **Chapter 28: The DNA Results p> The DNA Results. Serena and Alice could hardly stomach the hearing’s conclusion. They had left the courtroom in haste, their minds reeling from the horrifying details that had emerged about Neal Collins’s brutal murder. The prosecution had not only called Jack Spell
Chapter 27 **Chapter 27: Under Victor’s Orders p> The courtroom doors creaked open, a sound that echoed through the tense atmosphere, bringing an abrupt hush over the gathered crowd. The court attendant’s voice rang out with authority, “All rise for the Honorable Judge Thomas p> In the farthest corner of
Chapter 26 **Chapter 26: The Hearing p> Serena entered Alice’s room with an air of excitement that was palpable. “Alice, I have wonderful news!” she announced, her voice brightening the early morning gloom. “Remember those two online interviews I had for Oakridge Bay University? Well, they’re scheduling my final interview
Chapter 25 **Chapter 25: The Threat p> “The Threat p> “Don’t worry, I know everyone at the lab,” Alice reassured Serena, her voice steady despite the tension hanging in the air. “They will prioritize the DNA testing p> The two women had already submitted their DNA samples to the Grand
Chapter 24 **Chapter 24: The Line Between Them p> Serena turned to face him, and as his hand brushed against hers, an electric jolt surged through her, igniting a familiar warmth that both comforted and unsettled her. His expression was a tapestry of emotions, tightly woven with something she couldn’t