Chapter 947

"I want a bagel," Elysia said, squinting her eyes, looking somewhat cheerful. Over the next few days, Mateo was hardly seen, leaving early and returning late. If Bethany hadn't made a point to intercept him, she wouldn't have seen him at all. Even when they did meet, he refused to discuss anything related to Harold, let alone agree to meet with him. Bethany was worried sick. When Mateo was out, she took a strand of his hair and had a DNA test done with Harold. The results confirmed that they were indeed father and son. The night the results came out, she decided to send Elysia to stay with Trystan for a while. "Mommy, do I really have to go to Mr. Lawson's house?" Elysia seemed to sense something was off. "Ely, I have something important to discuss with Daddy. It might not be convenient with you around." Bethany gently kissed her forehead, then turned to Trystan. "Please take good care of her these few days." "Don't worry. I'll look after her," he replied, looking concerned. "But