When Isabella asked him the question, Christian smiled, remembering what Grandpa Sardino had told him - that they had to sort everything out because he was sure his granddaughter hadn’t thought about any of it, and if they left her alone, she would be caught in the lie right away. It was true, seeing how worried she was, so he smiled and replied in an affectionate tone.

"We’ve already sorted it out. Grandpa got two fake paternity tests. Remember, we’re not novices when it comes to doing business, my dear wife. Now stop worrying about these details, and let's go to my house for some ice cream."

"And why didn't...