Chapter 714 Paternity Testing (1/2)

Emily, who was standing not too far away, overheard what Beryl had said and her face turned pale and shrivelled up like a dry leaf.

It took her a moment before she let the thoughts sink in before she turned and left silently.

Jacob walked in through the door to hold his daughter, whose cheeks were tight from the dried salty tears she had been shedding in her father's arms. He kissed her on the forehead, patting her gently on the back and coaxing her with a soft voice, ”Beryl, daddy is here now. Don't be afraid...”

”Yay! Daddy...”

”Daddy and mommy will never leave you again.”

Beryl smiled and snuggled deeper into his embrace, until she felt tired and fell asleep.

The peaceful look on her sleeping face soothed Jacob's worries and he gently wiped her tears off with his fingers.

How could anyone punish such a lovely little doll?

It was better to educate her slowly.

Meanwhile, Rita and David drove back home by themselves leaving their son at the villa.

Neither of them uttered a word on their way back.

Until, Rita finally broke the silence, ”Do you really think that woman is Emily?”

David shook his head, doubtfully, while he kept his eyes on the road. ”To be honest, I don't really know anymore. But as long as Jacob's happy, I suppose I don't really care.”

Rita punched him on the arm as soon as he said that. Needless to say, she wasn't pleased with his apathy. ”What do you mean as long as Jacob's happy? What about Beryl's happiness? Do you think a young step-mother is what she needs right now?”

”I can't say for sure whether it would do her good to have a step-mother right now, but I know that Beryl is Jacob and Emily's daughter. Nobody will dare to be unkind to her.”