Chapter 181

When Steven met Jessica at Hillfolk Farm, he'd secretly plucked a strand of her hair and used it for a paternity test. Presently, Jessica was caught off guard. Hazel had never wanted Jessica to acknowledge this man. And Jessica herself had no wish to cause her mother more trouble because of him. It was her carelessness that had brought this about. "So?" she now asked flatly. Steven smiled faintly. "Jess, I'm happy seeing that you and your mother are well." "Are you done?" "Jess, I hope you won't hold hostility toward me. I'm your dad. If anything happens, you can always come to me." Jessica smiled. "Actually, there is something I'd like your help with." Steven's eyes lit up with relief. She continued, "I hope you'll stay out of my and my mom's lives. Thank you." With that, she turned to leave. Steven caught her wrist, but she instinctively jerked away. Their eyes met. "No matter what, I'm still your biological father," he said hoarsely. "It's fine if you don't accept me