Charlotte’s Dying Wish

‘For all I know, the DNA report could be faked,’ Kira continued. ‘You certainly have the means and connections to make it happen.’ Austyn wanted to throw up his hands. ‘Why would I fake the report?’ ‘Beats me.’ She pulled a face. ‘You know, I don’t really mind if Aiden’s your son. He’s such a cute boy. If you wanted to bring him to live with us, I would have been fine with it.’ ‘You must be out of your mind.’ Austyn caught the mischievous twinkle in her eyes. ‘That’s not funny.’ ‘Just a thought.’ She shrugged. ‘Then our child will have a big brother to play with. That’s actually kind of nice.’ Austyn couldn’t resist pinching her nose. ‘Our child will have plenty of playmates. I don’t need to take in someone else’s boy for that to happen.’ Kira put up both hands in mock surrender. Her voice came out all nasal. ‘Okay, okay. You win. Now move your hand off my face!’ She rubbed her nose and complained. ‘You must have a crab’s pincers for fingers.’ ‘Does it still hurt?’ ‘Uh-huh.’ Austyn dre