Chapter Forty- Nine

The next morning, Smith arrived unannounced at Ryan and Mr. Evans' home, clutching a file that concealed a profound revelation. The contents of the file seemed to challenge everything that Ryan believed to be true. It was a declaration that left him in disbelief, as Mr. Evans had insisted that Mr. Jack Martins was his father. One of them had to be lying.

Ryan meticulously read the contents of the document out loud:

[Letterhead of the Legal Firm or Organization]

[Date]

To Whom It May Concern,

RE: LEGAL AFFIRMATION OF PATERNITY

We, the undersigned parties, hereby affirm the following legal statement regarding the paternity of the individual known as [Ryan's Full Name]:

1. [Ryan's Full Name], born on [Ryan's Date of Birth], is not the biological son of Mr. [Jack Martins' Full Name], who is commonly referred to as the biological father of [Ryan's Full Name].

2. This affirmation has been made with the full knowledge and consent of all parties involved and is legally binding.

3. Any legal r