The Unexpected Heir

She's not my child

Charlie was taken aback by her unexpected response, his heart racing with relief. Her slow nod conveyed understanding and reassurance, easing his worries. "You don't have to stress," he heard her say softly. "Take your time. We'll be okay." Her words were like a comforting balm to his racing thoughts, and he felt a small smile tug at the corner of his lips in response to her faint smile.

As Charlie tried to refocus on work, the events of the day lingered in his mind, preventing him from concentrating. He made a conscious decision to switch off his phone, not wanting any distractions while he processed the recent turn of events. As the minutes ticked by, an hour passed before he realized that he had neglected to alert the authorities about the incident. How could he have forgotten such an important task amidst the chaos? The weight of that realization settled on him, urging him to take action and reach out to the police before any more time slipped away.

Charlie had just made up his mi