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CHAPTER 11: THE DNA DEMAND

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POV: Vivienne Hart

"I want a DNA test, Vivienne, today if possible, and I want to see my children," Roman said, standing in the entrance hall of Vivienne's estate the next morning, his jaw set, his eyes rimmed red from what looked like a sleepless night.

"You don't get to show up at my home and start giving orders, Roman," Vivienne said, arms crossed, blocking the doorway with a stillness that made it clear she had no intention of stepping aside.

"They're my children too."

"You don't know that
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