It was the next day, and Damian’s thoughts would not leave the paternity test. The result was supposed to be ready within twenty-four hours, and he arrived at the hospital at the exact time.

The memory of yesterday also lingered.

After Sarah had left, he stood outside the hospital for nearly twenty minutes, his sharp eyes kept scanning every passing face. Vincent arrived much later than expected.

At first, Damian assumed the delay was due to the investigation he had assigned to him. ...