The biggest fear in the world is the Fear of Unknown.

The hospital environment suddenly became very tense. Everyone ears were focused on Elder Zi's.

"I m not going to beat around the bush. Now that I m retired, I can stay it out loud in this closed group. I m not just a businessman, but also as a Ex Chief of the special forces. During our operation 16 years ago, a six month old child was recovered from the group of dangerous militants by a 10 year old girl. Then the child was brought into Local NGO custody until it was adopted by a suitable family. Before"

Father Zi was able to guess few things but he didn't expect the involvement of militants and rescue operation by the unknown force belongs to the military and national intelligence.

Elder Zi looked at his Son, his sharp piercing look didn't miss anything. Though Zi Jun looked calm and composed outside, there was huge storm running inside his head. So Elder Zi continued

" Zi Jun, I know that by nature you are most mature person in terms of work, however people who are close to you know very well that your family is your weakness. Hence someone planned this ahead and swapped your new born baby with the stilt dead born one. our initial guess is that they intended to kill the baby, however it survived despite those things."

Elder Li spoke up now since he felt quiet responsible for hiding this from them for past 16 years almost, he looked at Father Ziand Said

" Zi Jun, Li Chao brought the girl home from orphanage claiming she was his illegitimate daughter 12 years ago. That girl is none other than Li Quan. But the truth, she is not an illegitimate daughter of Li Chao nor she is an orphan. She is daughter born for you and Li Nuan. The threat on Li Quan was never gone even after our military destroyed the militants. Hence the only was to change the identity of Li Quan and put her in a secure place "

Father Zi couldn't find any words in his throat, he felt like he choked. There was a heavy feeling on his head. He felt like lightening falling straight on to his head one by one. Though the Elders didn't reveal much details, which he wasn't prepared to hear as well. All he could hear repeatedly in his ears was " Li Quan is his daughter."

" Father, is your words really true. Is Li Quan truly my daughter. How did you know that the rescued kid is mine. "

It's not that he doesn't want to accept Li Quan, but he doesn't want anyone to claim her later. he just wanted to confirm legally and all ways possible.

Elder Xue placed the set of folders in front of Zi Jun

Father Zi immediately picked up the folder and started looking at the contents.

Xue Nuan who was among the Elders felt nostalgic looking at the files and felt gloominess spreading inside her heart. Elder Xue noticed the change in his favorite granddaughter. He hugged her from sideways. He spoke with low volume where only Xue Nuan could hear

" Nuan er', I know that it's very hard to come over the past. But now that you have started a new chapter in your life, I strongly suggest that accept the past and move on. That's what your mother also would have hoped for, ain't I right about it?"

Xue Nuan wiped the tears before anyone could notice, and she buried her head in her Grandfather's chest.

" I know Grandpa, I miss her a lot. I m sorry for being not strong and disappointing you always."

Elder Xue gave gentle Pat on her shoulder and said

"Silly Child, your Grandfather can never be disappointed in you. Do you understand?"

Xue Nuan nodded her head approving.

On the other hand, Zi Jun looked at the folder contents again and again

The first thing he eyes landed on is the DNA report.

The DNA report is not simple one he was reading. it was extensive report.

Whosoever done the test was very meticulous in their investigation. Father Zi couldn't get more surprised. The DNA investigation was detailed so that The test was not just done between him and Li Quan. It was done with His wife Li Nuan, his Son's Zi Peng and Zi Zexian. There was a test between Li Quan and Li Chao as well which shows they are related.

Not just that, the test was done at regular intervals, for example every year infact. the reports stopped when Li Quan was Six years old. And now there is new report which was done recently when she was hospitalized in longsunshine hospital.

Initially the test was done in milatary hospital, later it was done in labs in Abroad.

Zi Jun understood that whosoever worked on this had pain great pain in keeping it discreet. Which also means that there is a threat to his daughters life still. if there is a threat , how can he publicaly claim that she is his daughter

Zi Jun head was about to get exploded thinking so many things at a time.

Elder Zi heart ached a little seeing his son struggling internally.

"Zi Jun, I hope you don't disclose this anyone. Not even to Your wife. you can tell her, but not right away. I hope you understand all our collective efforts. it's not in our interest to separate you from your child, but safety comes first. as a Elder of the Zi family, I had to take some hard decision back then."

"Father, Don't worry I will not do anything in haste.But I m glad that I got my daughter back."

Though his head was muddled with numerous stuffs, Zi Jun understood his father's words, he is not irresponsible man. He understood the efforts just by glancing at the folder. the folder only showcased what's documented. As a Government serviceman , he clearly knows there must be numerous struggles these Elders would have faced in the past.

Sometimes, the biggest fear in the world is the Fear of Unknown.