It felt as if someone reached into his heart and clutched it tightly.

Noah was both thrilled and disheartened. This meant that he’d be able to see her more often, from here on out, but it also meant that she found him all the more sickening.

Well, he didn’t care about that. Really!

On the same day, Kim sent a lawyer to go over the legal procedures. From that day onward, Holly was no longer a Herman. Instead, she bore the Sanders family name. From a legal standpoint, she officially became Noah’s daughter. Her documents listed Noah as her father.

Once the legalities were complete, Gwynn looked at the name ‘Holly Sanders’ and felt dazed for a long time.

…

A week later, Holly went through the bone marrow transplant without a hitch. Even Noah’s body didn’t seem to experience any complications after the surgery.

Everything went smoothly!

Noah treated his little girl with affection and care. He loved her as if she were his own, but none of his actions were able to warm Gwynn’s heart