Chapter 290
"Be careful. He’s very clever." Stan reminded us, looking neurotic.
I nodded perfunctorily and gently rubbed Ashton’s head. "Ashton, listen up. We’ll hide behind the door. You just run out and lure the people outside in."
Ashton acknowledged obediently and quickly ran out.
Una had already noticed Ashton and Xandra. She asked me with a puzzled expression. "Ashton.... In theory, they’re my children."
Una had obviously figured out that the members of Genome Society had used Dexter and Sophia’s fertilized eggs to create the second generation of experimental subjects.
"You’re overthinking. They’re Sophia and Dexter’s children," I said as I positioned myself to shield Xandra.
Xandra and Ashton had also seen Una earlier on because she looked exactly like their mother. However, they were aware that she was not their mother.
Una crouched down beside Xandra. "In terms of genetic similarity, Sophia and I are perfect replicas of each other. I’m your true mother, not her. Come to me."
Xandra shook her head, took cover behind me, and whispered, "She’s my mom."
Una was perplexed by the fact that the two children recognized me as their mother even though she bore a stronger resemblance to Sophia.
I sternly warned Una, "It’s not the time to take the children away now."