LOGINMANNIE’S POVThat strange prickling at the back of my neck. The quiet sense that someone’s eyes were fixed on me.The office building doors slid shut behind me with a soft hiss. Evening air brushed my face, cool and slightly damp. The parking lot lights flickered on one by one as the sun sank behind the buildings.
MANNIE’S POVThe office door shook as it slammed open.Shane.His face was red, eyes wide with fury. His tie was loose, shirt sleeves rolled up. He looked like a storm that had come alive.“You!” he yelled, pointing
MANNIE’S POVMy eyes burned. Every blink felt slow and heavy.The morning sun shone through the car window beside me. The light was too bright. It made my head ache.I rubbed my temple quietly.
MANNIE’S POVThe sound hit my ears like thunder.THUMP.THUMP.THUMP.My eyes
3rd POVDavid's father had hair samples taken from all eight children for DNA testing.The results arrived Three days later.The envelope sat on the long wooden table in the study.No one spoke.
MANNIE’S POVThe next day, when I arrived at work, Dominic's secretary suddenly knelt down and begged for forgiveness.For a moment, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.I had just stepped through the glass doors of the company building.The lobby lights shone brightly above me.Employees walked in and out with coffee cups and folders in their hands.The smell of fresh coffee floated through the air.Everything looked normal.Until it wasn’t.The moment I stepped inside, people went quiet.Not completely quiet.But quieter.Whispers lowered.Heads turned.A few people quickly looked away when our eyes met.My footsteps slowed.Something was wrong.Very wrong.I kept walking toward the elevator.My heels clicked softly against the marble floor.One step.Two steps.Three—Suddenly—A figure rushed toward me.Before I could react—THUD.Someone dropped to their knees right in front of me.The sound echoed loudly in the lobby.Gasps filled the air.My body froze.I looked down.I







