?<strong>Chapter 1010:</strong>


    The kitchen knife in her hand ttered to the floor.


    She turned, looking at Kylee in the living room with disbelief. “Kylee… What did you just call me?” Her voice cracked with emotion, uncertainty mingling with fragile hope.


    Kylee stepped closer. “Mom.”


    Tears welled in Holley’s eyes, spilling over her cheeks. She rushed toward Kylee, pulling her into a tight embrace.


    “Mom’s here. I’m right here!” Holley sobbed, holding her daughter. For over twenty years, she had dreamed of this moment. And now, hearing Kylee call her “Mom” was more precious than anything.


    Kylee said with tears in her eyes, “Mom… Don’t hug me. I might be infected with AIDS…”


    Holley stiffened for a brief second, but her grip tightened instead of loosening. “So what? You’re my daughter. Regardless of that, I will hug you.”


    Baker watched the heart-wrenching scene, his chest tight with emotion. But the weight of reality soon pressed upon him.


    He stepped forward. “Holley… I understand your pain, but you need to think clearly. Charging off in a rage won’t solve anything. What would you have done if I hadn’t stopped you? Would you have confronted Lucas and Belinda? Do you realize what kind of disaster that could bring?”


    Holley sniffled softly and remained silent.


    Baker continued, “Besides, Mr. rk is already suspicious. He ordered a DNA test between you and Belinda. Any reckless move from you will only confirm his doubts.”


    Kylee’s face paled. She stepped back from the embrace, her heart racing. “What? When did that happen?”


    Baker sighed. “A few days ago. But don’t panic. I own shares in the testing facility Mr. rk used. My people intercepted the samples and altered the results.”


    Kylee sighed in relief.


    No matter what, her and Belinda’s real identities couldn’t be exposed!


    She needed to be Car’s daughter.


    Turning to Holley, Kylee said, “Mom, you can’t act recklessly again.”


    Holley inhaled deeply and then nodded. “I understand.”


    Wiping her tears, she gazed at Kylee, her concern evident. “Have you taken the medicine?”


    Hearing this question made Kylee’s voice crack once more. She nodded weakly. “Yes. I’ve already taken it… But Lucas’ men dyed me for an hour before letting me leave. I don’t know… if I’ll be infected.”


    Holley’s chest tightened with pain and hatred. Her heart cried out for vengeance against Lucas and Belinda.


    Baker attempted to maintain a brave front, but his worried eyes betrayed him. “It will be alright…” he muttered.


    Kylee said nothing more. She closed her eyes, her face twisted with pain and fear.


    An hourter, Holley departed from Baker’s house and made her way towards Belinda’s residence.


    For her n, she had to stay close to Belinda.


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