CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

The next day, at the dinner table, Stephan and Amelia sat opposite each other, their hands moist with expectation. They were planning to tell Stephan's parents the news together knowing that they needed to stand united

The sound of cutlery rattling against the plates filled the air as Stephan's parent were relishing their meal. Stephan had fidgety eye contact with Amelia and then cleared his throat. "Mom, Dad," he began hesitating slightly. We need to talk to you about something.

Mrs Rodriguez stopped chewing with a wide-eyed expression. Mr Rodriguez put down his fork and looked at his son worriedly. "What is it, Stephan?" he asked, his voice a mixture of both excitement and fright.

Amelia drew a deep breath trying to summon a brave voice. "There is something important we have to tell you," she said quietly yet with determination.

"I have a son" Stephan blurted out

There was silence in the room as Stephan's parents stared at him, their eyes oval with astonishment. Mrs Rodriguez drop