Chapter 1914

"Isn't it a little early to decide if he's really my half-brother?" Fiona picked up her mug of hot cocoa, took a small sip, and said calmly, "Funny you should ask. I actually have the hospital's DNA report from back then."

Jane's stepmother froze for a split second, then lunged for the report in Fiona's hand. She'd kept this secret buried for over ten years there was no way she could let it surface now. Fiona really was her worst nightmare.

But Jane was quicker. She shoved her stepmother aside and snatched the report from Fiona. Her eyes flew over the page, and when she saw the results-paternity match: zero-she went pale. Jane stood up and slapped her stepmother so hard, the woman crashed to the floor.

"You liar!"

Mrs. Kidd looked completely stunned, her hands trembling as she picked up the report. But she fought to keep her composure. "Jane, there's got to be some mistake. Carson looks just like your father! You can't just trust Fiona's word and think Carson isn't your brother."

Jane's face was cold. "Grandma, let's have the family doctor come and check."

That was it for Mrs. Kidd. She didn't even bother defending Carson anymore, just nodded heavily, her expression dark.

Now Jane's stepmother started to panic. If this secret got out, she was finished. She glared at Fiona, hatred burning in her eyes. She wanted Fiona gone-

permanently.

Suddenly, she lunged at Fiona, but Jane was ready. She waved over a few maids, who quickly pinned her down so she couldn't move an inch.

Meanwhile, Carson gathered himself, ignoring the pain in his hand, and shoved past the staff.

"Jane, are you out of your mind?net

Even if she's not your real mom,

she's Dad's wife! When Dad gets home, I'll make sure he kicks you out! You really believe what Fiona says? Just because she claims I'm not a Kidd, I'm suddenly not? I've lived here my whole life-this is my family!"

Jane and Mrs. Kidd didn't say a word. They just stared at the report, lost in thought.

Honestly, Mrs Kidd had always felt that Carson was a little different from the rest of the Kidds, but when Jane's stepmother had shown that DNA test years ago, her doubts faded away. Now, thinking about it, something definitely didn't add up.

The family doctor arrived quickly. Jane hadn't given details over the phone, but he was sharp and figured out what was happening. He set up his equipment and tried to draw Carson's blood, but Carson fought back, refusing to cooperate.

"Go to Carson's room and bring back a strand of his hair," Jane told one of the maids.

A minute later, the hair was back and added to the testing machine. Since the results would take a while, Jane had the staff tie up Carson and his mother, gagging them with cloths to keep things under control.

Jane's stepmother was almost in tears, struggling desperately, but it was hopeless. She shot furious looks at Fiona. One word from her, and everything was ruined.

To make sure nothing went wrong, Mrs. Kidd, Jane, and Fiona stayed in the room the whole time. Even though Mrs. Kidd usually needed her afternoon nap and was struggling to stay awake, she forced herself to see this through.

Six hours later, the family doctor finally printed out the results. The match was still zero. Mrs. Kidd was so shocked, she fainted right there on the spot.