Chapter 9 - The DNA Results
Two days later, an official envelope arrived via private courier.
Evan sat on the living room sofa with Leah by his side.
He carefully tore the seal open.
He pulled out the crisp white laboratory document.
He scanned the results quickly.
A massive smile spread across his handsome face.
"Probability of paternity: 99.99 percent," Evan read aloud.
Leah let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.
"I told you," she smiled softly.
Evan pulled her into a tight, passionate hug.
"I know you did," he murmured against her hair.
"But this piece of paper means no court can ever separate us," he explained.
"She is legally a Mercer now," he said proudly.
Ellie was playing with her blocks on the floor nearby.
"Does that mean I get a new last name?" Ellie asked curiously.
Evan got down on the floor next to her.
"If you want to, sweetheart," Evan answered.
"Ellie Mercer," the little girl tested the words out.
"I like it!" she cheered loudly.
Evan felt tears prick the corners of his eyes.
He had never felt this kind of overwhelming happiness before.
He realized all his wealth meant absolutely nothing without them.
They were his true legacy.
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"We need to celebrate," Evan announced.
"I am taking my girls out for the biggest ice cream sundaes in the city," he declared.
