Chapter 448

Andre’s POV

“It’s quite alright. We are used to this type of reaction from children who come in abused. I can tell by the way he’s calmed that you are his biological father. We’ve been waiting for you.”

I’m stunned when a voice comes from behind me instead of the nurse in front of me. I turn to see an unfamiliar woman in the doorway in front of Julius and Alex. Something about her unnerves deeply and my immediate reaction is to step back.

“Easy Andre, she’s here to help.” Julius tries to calm me.

We study each other silently as I sway gently.

“I understand that you have had a very rough time with the council’s family court. I promise it is different this time. Take a seat so we can talk. Are you okay with me sitting on Harper’s bed?” I nod slowly without moving.

“Mr. Redmen, do you think you can get him to take this?”

The nurse hands me a little cup of purple liquid.

“What is it?”

“Tylenol 3. It has a small amoun