Chapter 5 - DNA Test Results Reveal A Devastating Family Betrayal
The heavy atmosphere in the hospital room grew even more suffocating as the reality of our tangled genetics set in.
“If my DNA doesn't match this child’s genetic markers, then whose does?” Ryan muttered, pacing frantically across the linoleum floor.
“There’s only one way to know for absolute certain,” a calm, professional voice echoed from the doorway.
We all turned to see our family attorney, Arthur Vance, standing in the entrance with a briefcase in his hand.
“Arthur? What are you doing here?” Ryan asked, his eyes widening in surprise.
“Your father retained my firm years ago with instructions to deliver a sealed envelope upon the birth of your first child,” Arthur explained.
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He stepped forward, pulling a thick Manila folder from his briefcase and placing it gently on the bedside table.
“Inside this envelope are the certified paternity records and the true identity of your biological father, Ryan.”
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