Confirming worst fears
The test confirmed his worst fears: the newborn was not biologically related to him or his wife. The paper trembled in his hands as he read the results again, hoping he had made a mistake.
“This can’t be right,” he muttered, looking at his wife, who was now sobbing. “What do we do now?” she asked, her voice breaking.
The father felt a mix of anger, confusion, and despair wash over him.