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“Yes, they will,” Neal answered “I’ve got it covered”

“Meaning?”

“The paternity test will cite George Hargrove as the father of your baby,” Neal said confidently

Elena understood “How much money did that cost?”

“A significant amount,” Neal admitted, “but if it helps me keep control of this company, then it’s worth it”

Elena took a deep breath

“I suppose we need to get started,” she said

Neal nodded, his confidence fleeing swiftly Wordlessly, he led her to his bedroom He realized with a start that he had not cleaned up Elena had asked for three days, he had not expected her to come back with an answer so soon He kicked hi better prepared He looked towards her cautiously, as she see

“Elena –"

“I… I don’t know if I can do this,” Elena replied shakily “I want to, but…”

Neal approached her slowly and put a hand on her shoulder

“I’o about it Let’s go back outside and talk a little Maybe watch a movie?”

His tone was soothing Elena felt herself relax a little He smiled at her and she felt a little boost of confidence He had kind eyes, she noticed suddenly This thought was strangely co room

For the next five hours, Elena and Neal sat on the large, cos – music and movies, politics and architecture They discussed what they had studied in college, their favorite lecturers and respective group of friends Neal ordered some food and after it arrived, they e of scenery They ate out of the containers and enjoyed the first bit of silence in almost five hours

“Who’d have ever thought we’d see each other again after that firstfor Elena’s reaction