Chapter 73

Charlotte didn't linger for long after receiving the cookies. She left soon after, carrying the small gift with her. Back at home, Kayden rushed straight to his room the moment she was gone. Carefully, he wrapped the strand of hair he had collected and put it away safely. He had already done his research. To confirm whether they were truly mother and son, he would need to run a DNA test. For days, he had been searching for the right opportunity. Tonight, he finally had what he needed—Charlotte's hair. His heart raced with anticipation. Internally, he was already wishing and hoping. He silently prayed for just one thing—"Please let her be my mother." The next morning, on the way to kindergarten, Kayden asked the driver, Lachlan Lister, to change their route. "Mr. Lister, let's not go to kindergarten just yet. I'm worried about Daddy's eyes. I want to stop by the hospital first and check on his condition. We can head to the kindergarten afterward. Is that okay?" Lachlan, moved by Ka