EVELYN’S POV:

"They are my kids," he said, his voice cracking.

I heard Samantha's voice in the background. Though I couldn't make out her words, I could tell she was happy.

I dropped the phone on the desk, not bothering to end the call. Tears streamed down my face-I wasn't ready for this moment.

Even though I knew Samantha could be manipulative, I didn't believe she would go this far. Leonard's status ensured no doctor would risk their career by tampering with something so sensitive. Leonard was too powerful, and no one dared to challenge him.

"Evelyn, I'm sorry, but—" Leonard's voice jolted me out of my thoughts.

Before he...