Chapter 1386


    Joshua peered into Thssa''s eyes, those steely pools of determination, and saw not the excitement of discovering her father


    but a subdued torrent of sorrow.


    His lips curled into a wry smile, his interest piqued. "Everyone else goes to great lengths to im me as their father, yet you


    seem reluctant. Are you agreeing to this paternity test just to ask a favor of me?"


    It was a rarity indeed. Someone was actually indifferent to the prospect of being the daughter of Joshua, a titan of international


    business?


    This was a stark contrast to Isabe, who had eagerly sought the title, even willing to nder her mother with infidelity to win his


    paternal recognition.


    Suppressing her inherent dread of the word ‘father’, Thssa''s voice wavered with emotion as she addressed Joshua, "That''s


    right. If you don’t agree to my terms, then there''s no point in taking the test. It''s not necessary."


    Joshua''s mouth twitched into a half-smile. "Well, let''s hear it then. What''s your demand?"


    "If the test proves I''m your daughter, | don''t expect anypensation for the years you''ve missed. | only want you to persuade


    Zephyr to let me take care of Lysander," Thssa said, her voice steady but her breathing uneven as she locked eyes with


    Joshua.


    In other words, aside from caring for Lysander, she wanted nothing else.


    Joshua scrutinized Thssa, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org.


    Thssa was only asking for a favor, nothing more—no money, no power, no extravagant demands for property, vehicles, or


    unreachable connections.


    She wanted none of it, just a single favor.


    Last time, it had been Lysander who introduced Thssa to Joshua, and he was well aware of the extraordinary bond between


    them.


    Now, with Lysander seriously injured and dered by doctors to be in a vegetative state—a life sentenced to a bed, awakening


    only a matter of luck—Joshua felt a profound sense of loss and distress.


    Lysander was such a promising young man, and their rtionship had always resembled that of a mentor and protégé. Though


    they never formally acknowledged it, the unspoken depth of their connection was undeniable.


    And here was his estranged daughter, determined to care for his apprentice. Deep down, Joshua was willing. He couldn''t bear


    the thought of Lysander trapped in an endless slumber.


    Yet, Thssa''s singr request surprised him.


    "If you don''t agree, then never mind.


    I''ll figure something out on Own


    Thssa''s oige called ott as she


    Tata eins silent stare, her


    hopes waning. She turned away,


    ready to leave. Please read the


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    But Joshua''s voice halted her. "| agree to your request.”


    Thssa froze, her back to Joshua,


    closing her eyes and taking a de


    breath. She ha resolve Sohtront


    the tah Ofer paternity, to face the


    man who might be her father, to


    ovee the fear associated with


    that word. Please read the original


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    But when the moment arrived, the


    word ‘father’ signified more t aninst


    a word— hen jt epedsamted a living,


    SOMA Werson—Thssa felt the


    weight of her barriers pressing down,


    stifling her breath. Please read the


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    She needed to constantly regte her breathing and mentally reassure herself so as to appear effortless as she agreed to the


    paternity test with Joshua.