PAINFUL REALITY
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-31 15:55:43

The atmosphere in the doctor's office grew heavy as the results of the paternity test were revealed. Donald and Vera anxiously awaited the news, their hearts pounding in their chests. The doctor's words hung in the air, carrying a weight that would shape their future.

"I'm sorry to inform you that Mr Donald is not the biological father of the child," the doctor said gently, his voice filled with empathy.

Silence engulfed the room as Donald and Vera absorbed the shocking revelation. Time seemed to stand still as their minds raced to make sense of the implications. The walls of their love and trust crumbled in an instant, replaced by a profound sense of betrayal and confusion.

Vera's eyes filled with tears, her voice trembling as she spoke. "I... I don't understand. How is this possible? I thought... I believed that Donald was the father."

The doctor offered their condolences, understanding the overwhelming emotions that must be surging through the two. "Sometimes, genetic testing revea
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