But she knew that if she asked Anthony for help, he would definitely be able to get it done.

After asking around, Julie found out that Anthony had left the Smith family's mansion after staying a while in the chrysanthemum garden and giving some gifts to his peers of the Smith family.

It was just as well, because Julie knew that she would find it too embarrassing to discuss this matter with him face-to-face. Now, she at least had an excuse to just call him instead.

Taking a deep breath, Julie dialed his number.

Half an hour later, Anthony returned to his residence in Broome. He saw Maria awake and lying on the bed, Looking at her phone. Noticing Anthony walk in, Maria quickly hid her phone.

It was too Late-Anthony had already caught the flash of red. But he pretended not to see it and walked to Maria.

"I've got something important to discuss with you. Well... It may sound a bit absurd, but it's an old man's dying wish, so I hope you'll Listen."

Sitting on the bed, Anthony explained in detail about the plan to conduct a DNA test between Maria and Julie.

Afterward, with an indifferent expression, Maria nodded. "It is indeed absurd."

Everyone would think that such a proposal was silly. After all, they all knew that Maria was just adopted.

Nevertheless, Maria could see from Mathias' attitude that even that fact wouldn't prevent him from doing what he wanted to do.

With a slight sigh, Maria felt somehow envious of the old man.

If she could only let go of some of her bothersome thoughts, she might live as stress-free and carefree as Mathias.

But of course, she was aware that it was easier said than done.

"So, you're agreeing?" Anthony asked out of nowhere.

Maria Looked at him in a daze. She didn’t say anything, but Anthony's expression was so sure.

She just said that the thought of conducting the test was absurd. Where did he get the idea that she was agreeing? Did her tone somehow reveal her inner thoughts?

“Fine. They can do what they want," Maria replied, pouting.

Until this time, she still couldn't understand why it seemed that he knew her so well now. He could always see through her mind without much effort.

With one hand on Maria's head, Anthony gently ran his fingers through her silky hair.