Chapter 47

A week passed...

POV: Ericka

She was in the garden, watering plants when someone called at the gate.

"Ma'am, letter for you," said the courier standing in front of the gate.

"Thank you," she received it, 'confidential? Addressed to grandpa.'

She took it to the study room where the elderly couple was reading reports that day.

"Grandpa, there's a letter," she handed the sealed envelope to the old man.

He examined it, "This is the result of a DNA test."

Her heart pounded as if it were drumming. Her hands and feet grew cold. Despite the cool aircon, she was sweating profusely.

"Are you okay?" Monte whispered, helping her to sit.

"Yes," she replied, though she wasn't ready for what she was about to hear.

The old man furrowed his brow, looking at them.

"Take a look," he motioned as he sat up.

They approached. Tears streamed down her face. 99.9999999 percent. The child was Monte's. Even Monte felt a chill. 'What have I done?'

"Both of you, sit down," the elder said. They complied.

"Give me s