Am I really Kenneth's son?
Even though he had long suspected it, he was still shell-shocked when he saw the results with his very own eyes.
Anthony stared at the results on the screen blankly for a long time. He did not know what to do.
He did not know what to feel either. Do I feel happy or sad about this? I have no idea.
Meanwhile, Kyle was teasing him in the chat: Who are you trying to do a DNA test with? Have you fathered an illegitimate child outside, and you’re scared that your wife is going to find out about this?
Anthony was still in a daze.
Kyle sent another message: Oh, right. I've forgotten to tell you that Thalia has gone to Glenport City.
Still, Anthony did not respond.
Kyle: Anthony?
He noticed that Anthony was still online but did not respond to him. Hence, he tried to make their chat interface move. Only then did Anthony snap out of his daze.
Anthony: I'm here.
Kyle: What's the matter with you?
Anthony: Nothing, just thinking about some things.
Kyle: Are you thinking about the results of the DNA test?
Anthony: Yes.
Kyle smiled and replied: So, is the result within your expectation?
Anthony: Yes.
Kyle: Then, what are you thinking about?
“It's complicated,” Anthony murmured. He knew that the results would dictate the way he would treat Kenneth in the future.
Kyle: Fine. Even if it's your illegitimate child, you should talk to your wife. You can't keep this from her for a long time anyway. So you should just be upfront with her about it.
Anthony: I... don't have a wife.
Kyle: You don't have a wife, and yet you have a child? So, what are you worrying about? Just reconnect with the child.
Anthony was rendered speechless.
He could not care to explain to Kyle.
Anthony: Did you say that Thalia is heading to Glenport City? He decided to change the topic of conversation.
Kyle: Yes. She should have arrived by now. Do you guys want to meet up?
Anthony: I can't.
Kyle: Anthony, you're the most mysterious among us. We know nothing about you, but we still trust you unconditionally. Do you know what it feels like to be spied on?
Anthony: So?
Kyle: So, we need to meet, and you need to show yourself.
Anthony: I can't.
Kyle: D*mn it. Do you have anything else to say other than “I can't?”
Anthony thought for a moment and replied: No.
Kyle was infuriated.
Right then, Thalia came online and entered the chat room.
Thalia: What's up? Are you guys talking about me? She seemed quite jubilant.
Kyle: You're going to gain nothing from your Glenport City trip this time.
Thalia: Is Anthony not going to meet me?
Kyle: He can't.
Thalia: Anthony, are you refusing to meet me because you feel ashamed about yourself?
Anthony: Whatever floats your boat. Then, he sent a smiling emoji.
Thalia: It's okay even if you're ugly. You are one capable man. I'm not going to mind. Then, she proceeded to send a sexy photo of herself.
Kyle: That's right. Thalia is one of the top three prettiest ladies in the underground circle. You're missing out if you don't meet her.
Anthony: I've... met her.
Thalia: What? When?
Anthony: I hacked into your phone.
Thalia: F*ck! Anthony, that's really rude of you!
Anthony: I take it back then. Just pretend you never knew this.
Thalia did not know how to reply to that.
This is even more terrifying. There is not a single trace of me being hacked.
Likewise, Kyle was overcome by a deep sense of fear.
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