But we will face this together. Now, I need to go see my wife."

He finished and strode toward the hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Valentine exchanged a look and hurried after him.

The Sherwood family arrived a little later. They had just gotten out of their car when they heard the "devastating news." They all froze in place.

Mr. Sherwood was first stunned. Then, a look of pleasure appeared on his face. "The baby being gone is a good thing! Now no one can say the child wasn't Mr. Valentine's..."

Mrs. Sherwood rarely showed a look of concern.

They all hurried into the hospital after them.

This hospital was the closest to the Nan family home. Marcus quickly caught up to Mina and Evelyn ahead.

The two women entered the obstetrics and gynecology department. Mina was curled up on a hospital bed, her face pale, moaning in pain.

Seeing her like this, Marcus felt a sharp pang in his heart.

If he could, he would gladly bear this pain for her.

But he couldn't...

Marcus took a step forward. He was about to speak when Mina's情绪 suddenly became agitated. She pushed him away forcefully. "Get away from me! I don't want to see you!"

Marcus took a step back. "Minnie, don't be upset. You need to rest now. I—"

"Marcus Valentine, I want a paternity test!" Mina screamed, her voice hoarse with effort. "Even though I've miscarried, I still want the test!"

She stared死死 at Marcus, her eyes filled with恨意.

The look in her eyes felt like a knife twisting in Marcus's heart.

Before he could respond, Mrs. Sherwood rushed forward. "Mina, be reasonable, stop making a scene... The baby is gone. What's the point of a test now?"

Mina looked coldly at her mother. "So, you never believed me, did you?"

Mrs. Sherwood was speechless.

Mina's gaze shifted to her father. She saw him avoiding her eyes. She let out a scornful laugh.

Mr. Sherwood was instantly annoyed and embarrassed. "What are you laughing at? If you hadn't been indiscreet, would any of this have happened? You should be grateful Mr. Valentine isn't pursuing this further. Let this matter rest! Can't you be sensible? Don't drag the Sherwood family down with you!"

His words stabbed into Mina's heart like knives. She smiled bitterly, feeling like her life was such a failure.

Parents who used her like this...

She clenched her fists tightly.

Marcus also spoke slowly. "Minnie, the reporters are all outside. If we do the test, it can't be hidden. Be good. Don't make this more embarrassing."

Mina knew none of them believed her.

She could only place her last hope on Evelyn. She looked over with tear-filled eyes.

"Grace, can you help me?"

Her child couldn't have died for nothing...

Otherwise, she would feel wronged for the rest of her life!

Right now, she felt like her chest was about to explode!!

Evelyn saw her濒临崩溃 state. She stepped forward directly. "Yes. Mina, you rest. Leave this to me."

She finished and strode over to Marcus.

Marcus was about to speak when Evelyn suddenly moved in close. She punched him hard in the abdomen.

Marcus doubled over in pain.

Evelyn took the opportunity to pluck two strands of hair from his head. She carefully placed them into a sample bag.

Evelyn Ross pushed Mina Sherwood's hospital bed forward.

Marcus Valentine blocked her path. "Grace, where are you taking Mina?"

Evelyn continued walking without pause. "For an amniocentesis."

Marcus frowned deeply. "The DNA test can wait until after the miscarriage. The embryo will pass naturally..."

Mina turned her face away. Silent tears traced down her cheeks.

Evelyn looked at Marcus.

She opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

Call him a bastard?

But he did have three reports confirming azoospermia.

That kind of blow was enough to shatter any man's dignity.

Yet his cruelty toward Mina was undeniable.

Evelyn sighed softly and glanced at Mina. "We can't wait that long."

The abortion pill takes time to work. At least two or three hours.

This reason silenced Marcus.

Mr. and Mrs. Valentine stepped forward to dissuade her. "Grace, stop this. For the sake of both families' reputations and our business, let this matter rest."

"And will the Valentine and Sherwood families' reputations remain intact like this, in this ambiguous state?" Evelyn looked at them. "Look at the reporters behind us. Without the test, what will the rumors say?"

"But if we do it..." William Sherwood trailed off.

Evelyn met his gaze directly. "What if we do?"

William didn't dare vent his anger at Evelyn. He turned his furious glare toward Mina. "Mina Sherwood! Know your limits!"

Evelyn ignored him and continued pushing Mina forward.

She glanced back at Marcus, her expression complex. "Big brother, you will regret this."

With that, she quickly pushed Mina away.

Marcus stood frozen.

An inexplicable panic welled up in his heart.

The three azoospermia reports had destroyed his confidence completely. Mina's past reputation made him certain the child wasn't his.

But Evelyn's look and Mina's resolve filled him with unease.

He quickly followed them.

A crowd of reporters and members of both families followed closely behind.

People watching the event buzzed with discussion.

In Jason Evans's hospital room.

Justin Evans scoffed. "This Grace is ridiculous. Other families try desperately to cover up scandals, but she insists on tearing the sky open."

Jason watched with a dark expression. "Perhaps she still holds a sliver of hope that the child could be Marcus's."

Justin smirked. "How? He's been diagnosed with azoospermia!"

Jason stared at the live stream. "This Grace is still so foolish. Mina is clearly looking for a way out. Everyone can see it, only she takes it seriously. Mina must be cursing her inwardly now... Third Brother, we have a good show to watch."

Justin swung his leg, suddenly bored. "If only DNA tests were mandatory nationwide. Then we could find our sister."

Meanwhile.

In a dimly lit room.

A slender hand gently swirled a glass of red wine.

A woman sat with her legs crossed, watching the news broadcast, a slight smile on her lips.

She drained the glass of wine, her voice cool.

"This Grace is rather interesting."

...

Regardless of the outside reaction, Evelyn had already taken Mina for the amniocentesis and obtained the child's DNA sample.

She placed Marcus's sample alongside the child's DNA, preparing to send them for testing.

Mina, pale, insisted on going along.

Marcus couldn't help but urge caution. "Mina, don't be stubborn... Your health is what matters. Can we go tomorrow?"

"My health?" Leaning on Evelyn, Mina stared fixedly at Marcus. "Didn't you reduce me to this state?"

Marcus was speechless.

Mina looked at Evelyn. "Grace, take me. I must know the result today."

Evelyn nodded, supporting Mina as they slowly walked out.

Mina's hand protectively covered her abdomen. Her figure looked frail and thin.

She didn't get into Marcus's car, instead choosing Evelyn's vehicle.

The car started slowly, carrying members of both families and a group of reporters to the testing center.

After submitting the samples, Evelyn helped Mina sit down in the waiting area.

The results would take half an hour.

Marcus watched Mina from a distance.

She was clearly uncomfortable, hunched over, guarding her stomach, yet she persisted in sitting upright, her eyes fixed intently on the testing window.

As if determined to have an answer today.

Marcus took a deep breath and approached Mina. "You just want a divorce, don't you? I'll sign the agreement. Stop torturing yourself like this."

Mina looked up at him, her eyes mocking. "Marcus Valentine, aren't you the one torturing me?"

Marcus froze.

Mina pointed toward the window. "The result will be out soon. You'll know the truth."

Marcus irritably loosened his tie.

"Hello, the test results are ready."

The half hour passed quickly. The staff member's voice rang out.

Everyone looked toward the staff member, but no one dared step forward to retrieve the report.

Marcus stood as if nailed to the spot, unable to move.

Mr. and Mrs. Valentine exchanged a glance, then looked at the reporters, sighing helplessly.

If the child wasn't Marcus's, the Valentine family would be disgraced.

If the child was Marcus's, they would regret it for the rest of their lives.

Either outcome was painful...

Evelyn spoke directly. "Please tell us the result outright."

Marcus instinctively wanted to stop her, but he heard the staff member say:

"The match is 99.99%. Paternity is confirmed."

Dead silence filled the room.

Marcus's eyes widened as if struck by lightning.

He slowly turned to look at Mina.

Mina, her eyes red, looked back at him. "Marcus Valentine, you killed your own child."