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The Paternity Heist
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2026-05-27 10:10:00The sterile smell of the private hospital wing made my stomach twist worse than any morning sickness ever had.
Today was the day. The mandatory prenatal DNA test that would either save us or destroy everything I had fought so hard to protect. I sat in the luxurious examination room wearing a paper gown, my hands clasped tightly in my lap to stop them from shaking. Victor stood near the window, checking his phone with that calm, controlled expression he always wore when important matter
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