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Chapter 916
The Zeigler family intended to hide the truth from Herbert. Therefore, he was only aware that a virus had broken
out in Baykeep. Knowing that everything was kept under control within a short period of time, he felt so proud of his
second son.
When things got settled in Baykeep after the virus episode, Phineus took a few days off and stayed at the Zeigler
residence.
Right then, Herbert was playing chess with his eldest son in the living room. He was thrilled when he heard that
Yuvan was on his way home with Genevieve.
Herbert gave a hearty guffaw when Genevieve arrived with a tall man.
“It's been a while since you last visited me, Genevieve.”
“I've been wanting to come sooner, if not for the lockdown due to the virus.” Genevieve pursed her lips. “Anyway,
I'm here now as soon as the lockdown is lifted.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“You must stay longer this time and read the entire 'Her Tearoom' for me,” requested Herbert.
Genevieve nodded. Subsequently, she introduced the man whom she had brought along. “This is my husband,
Armand Faulkner. I think you two have met before.”
"Old Mr. Zeigler,” Armand greeted him.
Phineus, who sat opposite Herbert, stood up and shook Armand's hand.
Then, they proceeded to the living room.
As Herbert took his seat, he asked Yuvan to bring out the moonstone tea set gifted to him by Genevieve.
She smiled and said, “It's just a regular tea set. There's no need to keep it in a special place, so please use it often.”
“No way.” Herbert got all serious. “Tea made in that pot tastes the best. I don't want to simply share it with others.
Who knows, they might waste my premium tea leaves too?”
Genevieve blushed at Herbert's never-ending praises for her.
When Yuvan returned with the moonstone tea set, Genevieve brewed tea skillfully. Soon, an aromatic earl grey
scent wafted through the air and filled the entire living room.
Herbert took a sip, and the furrow in his brows relaxed at that instant.
Genevieve chatted with him for a while. Then, she took out two photos from her bag to show him. “I came here
today to show you these.”
When Herbert saw the little girl in the photos, his hands started to tremble uncontrollably.
After a long pause, he lifted his head and asked frantically, “Genevieve, I don't remember taking these photos for
Juliana. Where did you get them from? Have you seen my dear Juliana?”
“Yes, I have.” Genevieve patted his back to console him, just in case he collapsed due to breathing difficulty. “The
little girl in the pictures is my mom.”
“What?” The news came like a bolt from the blue for Herbert. He was not able to process it immediately.
Phineus hurried over to see the photos, and he recognized the little girl at one glance. It was his younger sister who
went missing when she was six!
He shot Genevieve a cold glance and questioned, “Although I don't go to Jadeborough often, I do know a little bit
about your family. Your mother was the daughter of Old Mr. Quinn. How was it possible that she looked exactly the
same as my sister?”
Seemingly perplexed, Herbert checked the photos again. “That's right. Why did my daughter look identical to your
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmmother? That's impossible!”
“Yuvan!” Phineus shouted at him, and his face was grim. “What are you youngsters up to?”
Phineus spent nearly every single day of the year in the army. With his high position held in the military, his
imposing aura was deemed intimidating by the veterans. It was needless to say that Yuvan felt the same way too.
His scalp tingled from the hostility of his father. With that, Yuvan quickly passed him a paternity test report and said,
“Please have a look at this yourself.”
Phineus scoffed as he snatched the report away from Yuvan's hand, only to realize a piece of shocking news—
Genevieve was biologically related to Herbert!
“What on earth is going on?” Phineus waved the report at his son.
“Everything's stated clearly in the report. Genevieve's mother was your sister who went missing.” Yuvan shrugged.
Herbert widened his eyes in disbelief and grabbed the report from Phineus' grip.
He skimmed through it and checked the results. Then, his gaze fell on Genevieve. He stroked her cheek and shared,
“You've found favor in my eyes the very first time I saw you. I also like chatting with you. At first, I thought that it
was because of your vibrant personality. Who knew it was because we were related by blood...”
Herbert continued with a pair of glistening eyes, “Your eyes are just like your mother's...” He was resolute. “Yes,
you're my granddaughter! I'm sure of it.”
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