Chapter 159 Elijah's Mom
When Qiana heard Candice say this, she couldn't even imagine that scene.
If Elijah really was Candice's child, that would mean the Obelon family had secretly taken the baby away back then. Candice would probably explode with anger, right?
When that time came, the Mortimer family and the Obelon family would face off.
Oh my god, just thinking about it gave her goosebumps!
Candice obviously thought of this too, so she didn't say anything more, just frowned with her eyes lowered.
That night, she went to sleep with a lot on her mind.
The next morning, after breakfast, Candice took the two little ones to kindergarten.
After that, she didn't go to the company, but went to the hospital instead.
She went straight to Gray and asked him to help with a paternity test.
The research institute didn't have testing equipment for this, so she could only bring it here.
When Gray heard Candice's request, he didn't refuse at all and politely said to Candice, "Dr. Mandy, don't worry, this is a small matter. I'll definitely take care of it. When the results come out, I'll let you know to come get the test report."
"Okay."
Candice nodded slightly and said with a somewhat serious expression, "Please make sure to tell them to check carefully and accurately! This result is very important to me."
Seeing her so serious about it, Gray naturally didn't dare to be careless. He immediately said, "Don't worry, I'll definitely pass that along. At the latest, in three days, I'll have the results in your hands."
"Good, thank you."
Gray waved his hand with a smile and said, "You're too kind."
Candice didn't chat with Gray. After explaining everything, she left.
The waiting time was really hard to bear.
Normally, three days would pass in the blink of an eye.
Maybe because this DNA test was too important to her, Candice felt like each day dragged on forever.
No matter what she was doing, she couldn't help but zone out.
Even Elijah noticed something was off with her.
He didn't know what was wrong with Candice, but he could tell her state wasn't right, she was always distracted.
Elijah thought she might not be feeling well. After dinner that evening, he came over to ask Candice with concern.
"Have you been working too hard these past few days? You don't look very energetic. If you're too tired, you should rest well. Your health is the most important thing!"
"Okay, I know, I'll pay attention."
Elijah was so thoughtful, and Candice felt warmth in her heart.
She took the opportunity to pull Elijah over and said, "Elijah, can I ask you a question?"
Elijah nodded and obediently replied, "Sure, go ahead."
He climbed onto the sofa himself and sat next to Candice.
After preparing what to say in her mind, Candice carefully chose her words, "You've grown up all this time without ever seeing your mom, right? And your dad has never mentioned anything about your mom either?"
Elijah nodded his little head and said, "That's right, no one has ever mentioned it! No one in the Obelon family has either. Grandpa, Grandma, and Great-grandma don't know who my mom is. Before, some servants gossiped secretly, saying I was a bastard child Dad carelessly left behind!"
Elijah told her in his sweet childlike voice.
Toward the end, his tone carried unmistakable sadness and hurt.
Though young, he could understand that bastard child wasn't something nice.
Candice's brow furrowed, feeling upset.
What was wrong with the Obelon family's servants?
How could they say such things to a child!
She comfortingly rubbed his head and said, "They were all talking nonsense. Elijah, don't take it to heart."
She continued asking, "If no one knows, what about your dad? He hasn't told you either?"
Elijah shook his head and said, "No, I asked before, but Dad got angry every time and wouldn't tell me. Or he'd just make something up, saying I popped out of a rock."
Talking about this, Elijah's expression showed clear disdain.
Candice found it both funny and speechless.
Brandon was really unreliable.
That's not how he made things up.
After Elijah finished speaking, he was actually a bit confused. He looked at Candice and asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Candice couldn't tell him the truth, so she said, "It's nothing, I'm just curious."
Elijah felt puzzled and naturally started guessing.
Candice had always kept her distance from Brandon on purpose. Could it be because of his mom?
Did she really care about this?
Elijah was quite smart and understood what adults cared about.
If Candice really minded this, she probably would never accept Brandon!
Thinking of this, Elijah's expression immediately became serious. He looked at Candice earnestly and said, "Candice, my mom probably didn't want me and left completely, with no plans to come back. That's why Dad won't tell me about her."
"I've never had any concept of a mother growing up. I didn't know what it felt like to have a mom."
"But since I met you, I've felt it. I like Candice, I really like you. I liked you from the first moment I saw you!"
He grabbed Candice's hand and said very seriously, "Since coming here, I've been happy every day. I don't want to be separated from you!"
After saying this, he snuggled up to Candice, resting his little head against her, as if acting cute.
His little hand also clutched her clothes, looking so well-behaved. Just like his words, it made her feel both heartbroken and soft.
Candice's expression softened completely.
If possible, she didn't want to be separated from Elijah either!
At this moment, that thought in her heart grew stronger and stronger.
She had never hoped so much that the DNA test results would show a parent-child relationship.
That way, both Elijah's and her own wishes would come true.
But if not, Candice knew she would eventually have to properly tell Elijah about leaving Seaside City.
If they didn't have a parent-child relationship, then no matter what, she had to find a way to make him accept her departure!
Candice pushed down the emotions in her heart.
She hugged Elijah and said gently, "I like Elijah too, very much."
Elijah looked at her with bright, sparkling eyes and asked, "Really?"
"Yes."
Candice nodded with a smile. "Of course it's true! Elijah is one of the smartest kids I've met over the years, and you're so good-looking and well-behaved!"
Being praised so many times in a row, Elijah felt especially happy. When he smiled, his eyes curved into crescents.
If Candice said that, did it mean she was willing to be my mother?
Yasmin, who was nearby and heard their conversation, also eagerly said, "I like Elijah too, very much. Of course, I also love Candice the most!"
As she spoke, her soft little body lunged toward Candice.
"I like Elijah, and I like Yasmin too!"
Candice reached out to catch her, hugging both of them on either side, feeling like she could never love them enough!