Chapter 514

Carter's willingness to accompany them back to the Jones residence showed that he had regarded them with some warmth and not as strangers. However, now, he treated them like complete outsiders. It only meant that he wanted nothing more to do with them. Regina's face reflected disappointment and concern. She knew it was the troubles of the Jones family that had hurt this child. Liam felt a heaviness in his heart. He had planned to take Carter home for dinner and discuss doing a paternity test, but things had taken an unexpected turn. How had everything changed so drastically just because he was a moment too slow? He realized that if he brought up the paternity test now, Carter would surely refuse. As a desperate measure, Liam considered secretly taking a few strands of Carter's hair for testing. He knew this might only anger Carter further, but his desire to uncover the truth was overwhelming. Slowly, he reached out toward Carter's head. Just then, Carter suddenly turned to f