Despite his mother's nagging, Terence remained impassive, sending a voice message from his phone.
"Are you sure the test results are accurate?"
The reply came quickly: "Mr. Lockwood, the results are absolutely definitive."
"Understood. Good work."
Terence's tone was as calm as ever, but Mrs. Lockwood asked suspiciously, "What test results?"
"The test confirms that Marie has no biological relationship with either Richard or Elaine. She is not their daughter."
Mrs. Lockwood's eyes widened.
"What are you talking about? You... you... when did you get a paternity test done? Is this for real?"
Mrs. Lockwood was the very picture of shock.
Natalie was surprised too. She had been stressing over how to even get a DNA test done, and somehow Terence had already managed it.
"Is this for real?"
Natalie and Mrs. Lockwood asked in unison. Terence calmly replied, "This is the digital copy of the report. I've already had someone send over the original."
Natalie and Mrs. Lockwood realized he wasn't joking. Could he really be that efficient?
Mrs. Lockwood quickly snatched the phone from Terence's hand and leaned in with Natalie to look.
On the screen was a genuine DNA report.
"A biological paternal relationship between Marie Ward and Richard Ward is not supported!"
Mrs. Lockwood said excitedly, "Natalie, you were right! Marie really isn't Richard's daughter. You're amazing!"
Terence was completely composed, but Natalie and Mrs. Lockwood were looking at him with pure admiration.
Who could resist a man who was both sharp and decisive?
Natalie said admiringly, "Mr. Lockwood, has anyone ever told you how incredible you are?"
Terence's gaze was intense. "Often. But I don't care what anyone else says. Only what you say."
Natalie froze for a second. She had only meant it as a simple compliment.
Mrs. Lockwood, on the other hand, was beaming, trying to suppress a massive grin.
When had her clueless son learned how to flirt? Had he been secretly taking a romance boot camp behind her back?
It was hilarious.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie)
Time for Marie to get her end, this has gone on way too long, time to move on. It’s getting boring....
Payback time. Waiting for chapters 321 onwards!...
I love the sarcastic comebacks. Quite amusing!...