Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 991

Chapter 991 Revelation’s Weight

“Guiding you towards the zenith of your existence with this revelation?” Damien’s inquiry held a weighty tone. “I’m not one to indulge in altruism; there’s little purpose in engaging in trivial matters for strangers,” he declared with a detached air.

With those words, he turned on his heel and departed, Cherise cradled securely in his arms.

Caleb remained rooted to the spot, watching Damien’s departure, his urgency demanding release. “This morning. I received communication from the DNA testing facility!

“The disclosure illuminates that the child your spouse, Cherise, recently embraced as her own is the clandestine offspring of her and Sebastian!

“Are you truly inclined to disregard this revelation without further consideration? Really?”

Damien halted abruptly in his stride, casting a piercing glance back at the audacious journalist who remained undeterred. “And who might you be to presume entitlement to classified information from the DNA testing facility?”

Caught off guard, Caleb faltered momentarily.

The authenticity of the source did indeed warrant scrutiny…

“The origins of my intelligence are inconsequential: what holds significance is…”

“Why, pray tell, would the provenance of your intel be deemed inconsequential?” This time, Cherise found her voice nestled in Damien’s embrace.

Struggling to extricate herself from Damien’s grasp, she continued, “To my understanding, DNA testing necessitates voluntary consent. Upon application, the facility is entrusted to safeguard the confidentiality of the findings.”

Her earnest gaze bore into Caleb’s conscience. “Hence, the source of the revelation bears paramount importance. This raises questions regarding the credibility of the testing facility and the integrity of it

examiners.

Caleb’s countenance paled imperceptibly. “But…”

“Furthermore. Cherise drew a deep breath, her resolve unwavering. “My husband disclosed to me that he dispatched samples of the child’s and Sebastian’s hair for comparison, as Sebastian adamantly asserted his paternity.

“However, neither my spouse nor I ever sought a DNA analysis. Thus, who conducted the test unbeknownst to us?

“In a scenario where neither party availed themselves for testing, how can the results be divulged to you? Is this examination truly impartial and just?

“I harbor doubts that a facility lacking in ethical rectitude could furnish results of unequivocal

accuracy”