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"Rosie, don't be afraid!" Harriette gently pulled Rose behind her, turning to face Elijah with a wary expression.

"Sir, you can't just make baseless claims without evidence. Rosie is a member of the Young family, and your sudden proclamation of her being your daughter clearly indicates ulterior motives."

"Rosie, let's go!" she urged, pulling Rose along. Her only thought was to get Rose out of there. She knew that if Rose left, it would send a clear message that she was denying any connection to the Xanth family.

Harriette tried to hurry away, but Clover wasn't about to let Rose leave so easily. Just as they took a few steps forward, he quickly moved to block their path.

Before he could say anything, Elijah's voice rang out once more. "Who said I have no evidence?"

"Evidence?" Harriette mused as she tightened her grip on Rose's hand. She knew there was nothing she could do if evidence that Rose was Elijah's daughter really existed.

"I don't need to prove to anyone that she's my daughter. However, if this young lady insists on evidence, Rosie and I can take a paternity test to settle the matter," Elijah said, his tone softening as he turned to Rose. "Rosie, I may need you to provide " "That won't be necessary!" Elijah was interrupted by a booming voice before he could finish.

It was Jonathan. Holding a file in hand, he walked forward slowly under the scrutiny of the crowd.

When he reached Elijah, he handed over the document before offering an apologetic glance at Clover.

"Mr. Clover, my apologies. I took the liberty of procuring something of yours when you weren't paying attention."

Clover was confused. "When did Jonathan take something from me?" he pondered.

Nonetheless, he didn't have time to dwell on that. All he wanted to know was what that document in Jonathan's hand contained.

Before he could voice his question, Jonathan revealed the answer. "This contains the results of a DNA test between Mr. Clover and Ms. Rose."

Clover's eyes widened in realization, and the room fell silent. Everyone's gaze was fixed on the document, and they were eager to know the test results.

However, instead of disclosing the information himself, Jonathan entrusted the document to Elijah.

When Elijah took hold of the document, his hands were trembling. Even though he was sure that Rose was his daughter, he couldn't help but feel nervous as he carefully opened it.

The moment he saw the result, his emotions surged, and he became overwhelmed with excitement. "Ha... Ha ha!"

His hearty laughter echoed through the air, and just from the sound of it, everyone could guess what the result was.

"Clover! Rosie is your cousin! She's my daughter and a true member of the Xanth family!" Elijah exclaimed, his voice shaking with joy.

A rush of warmth spread through Clover as realization hit him. "She's my cousin... that explains it..."

Memories of his past interactions with Rose flooded his mind, bringing a wave of happiness. Without hesitation, he pushed aside the person standing between him and Rose and grabbed her shoulders.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

He said, "Rosie, no wonder I instantly liked you when I first saw you. I wanted to give you the best of everything, and now I know why. It's because you're my cousin!

"You're not just my adopted sister. You're my cousin-my blood relative! Rosie, you've always been a part of the Xanth family!"

Never had Clover felt such happiness. His excitement pulled Rose from her daze, anchoring her back to reality.

The words "cousin" and "father" echoed in her mind, clashing with one another. "Clo... you're really my brother?" she murmured, the term 'brother' taking on a new, profound meaning. Clover nodded eagerly. "Yes! I'm your real brother!"

Remembering his rivalry with Miles, Clover felt a newfound confidence. He was Rose's biological cousin, while Miles...

"Hah! Rosie is the daughter of the Xanth family, and she no longer needs the title of 'adopted granddaughter' from the Young family," he thought.

Then, he declared with pride, "Rosie, you are a daughter of the Xanth family, and everything in the Xanth family belongs to you!"

"That's right. Rosie, I finally found

you," Elijah said, his gaze never leaving Rose as he tried to suppress the overwhelming emotions surging within him. He was afraid his

eageress might overwhelm her, but some of his feelings still slipped through despite his best efforts.

Rose's heart fluttered in response to the undeniable emotion in his voice. The doubts that had previously clouded her mind dissipated the moment she saw Jonathan.

She finally understood the meaning behind the message Leonard had relayed to her before their arrival. "Mr. Finch wanted me to tell you that no matter what happens, he's with you. And... congratulations

It was evident that Jonathan had been aware of her connection to Clover all along, even taking the time to prepare the DNA report well in advance of this pivotal moment.

Rose scanned the room, looking for Jonathan. When she found him, he was looking at her with a warm, encouraging smile.

She wondered if he was encouraging her to acknowledge her biological father. "Well, I should, shouldn't I?" she mused.

For years, she had harbored resentment toward Jamie for his cold and distant demeanor and had always yearned for the fatherly love she never received.

Now, the reason behind his behavior became painfully obvious-Jamie had never been her real father, rendering her hopes and desires futile.

However, this man standing before her, with his eyes brimming with love and tenderness, was a stark contrast to the man she had known as her father.

The way Elijah looked at her reminded her of how Jamie gazed at Kelly. Only Elijah's eyes held even more affection and warmth.

Rose's heart stirred. As if drawn by some invisible force, she called out, "Dad..."

The word hung in the air, and Elijah's mind went blank for a brief moment. As his clarity slowly returned, a single word reverberated within the depths of his consciousness Dad.

A tidal wave of joy consumed him. As a man who had endured countless grueling challenges, he now found his eyes welling up with tears.

"Oh, my dear daughter," he said as he stepped forward and enveloped Rose in a tender embrace.

Everyone watched as the touching scene unfolded.

"Congratulations, Mr. Xanth, on finding your beloved daughter."

"Congratulations, Mr. Xanth, on reuniting with your daughter."

"Congratulations..."

Well-wishes reverberated around them, each one a testament to the happiness shared by all who witnessed this father-daughter reunion. However, some within the crowd found their hearts consumed not by joy but by jealousy and resentment.

Harriette never imagined that Jonathan would present a paternity test result, solidifying Rose's connection to the Xanth family. As for herself...

Watching Rose, her expression twisted as she realized Rose was ascending to heights she could never reach. Even now, she couldn't bear to watch-she had to act. Desperate, her eyes darted around until they landed upon someone. Almost instinctively, she rushed toward Miles.

"Miles, are you seeing this?" Harriette grabbed Miles' hand.

She could see the shadow of unease in Miles' eyes as if the scene before him had left him equally helpless.

Since she couldn't stop Rose from claiming her birthright as the daughter of the Xanth family, she would sow seeds of discord between Miles and Rose, making him despise her. Even as these poisonous thoughts took root within her mind, Harriette's face took on a guise of despair.

She pressed, "Miles, Rosie is a part of the Young family. How could she... Miles, what should we do now?"