Stella couldn't help but think the whole situation seemed like a tale, one that was too good to be true.
Just like the kind of story people told around a fire on cold nights, a story filled with miracles and happy endings.
But she had lived long enough to know that reality was rarely so kind to hand over one's dream on a platter of gold.
And over the years, she had long stopped trusting words and instead trusted facts. Words aren't always reliable and could be twisted.
And people could lie with smiles on their faces and sincerity in their voices. Facts, however, remained facts no matter how much anyone tried to hide them.
Her brow furrowed for a moment before she looked at Lucas.
There was hesitation and caution in her eyes. "Don't you think there's a need to do a few tests to confirm the relationship?" she asked.
