Chapter 148: Results 2
Elliot, seeing how quickly Davis handed the envelope to him, knew instantly that this wasn’t a simple matter. His gaze shifted to Jessica, and he raised a brow, silently asking for clarification.
Jessica didn’t speak—she was afraid her voice might tremble. Instead, she pointed at the envelope with her chin.
The logo on the envelope caught Elliot’s attention—the familiar and dominant insignia of the national testing center. His hand trembled slightly as he reached for it. His heart clawed with a mix of hope, anticipation, and fear.
He wished and hoped for everything but with the envelope in his hand, he didn’t know what he could pray or wish for. His understanding seems to be tethering to a slim line.
"A DNA test result?" he asked, voice low and trembling.
Jessica nodded in affirmation. Davis, seated beside her, clenched his hand tightly on his thigh. Elliot took in a sharp breath.
"Can we open this after dinner?" he asked, more as a plea. Perhaps time would give him strength for whatever was to come.
But Jessica shook her head. "It’s complicated. I suggest you both read it now. There’s a third puzzle involved, and only the both of you can help sort it."
Elliot frowned. "Third puzzle?"
"Yes," Jessica said softly.
Davis and Elliot exchanged a quick glance, both repeating, "Third puzzle?" in sync, startling Jessica. The way their thoughts matched already told a silent story.