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Chapter 27: The Verdict

Author: Blissful Ositas
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-11 18:36:12

The afternoon sun filtered through the glass walls of Adam’s office, casting faint stripes of light across the polished table.

He had just ended a tense call with a business partner when the office telephone rang again. He sighed deeply, rubbed his forehead, and picked up the receiver.

“Hello, this is Dr. Henry Allen,” came the familiar calm voice from the other end.

Adam’s body tensed. “Doctor… the result?” he asked, his tone careful.

“Yes,” Dr. Allen replied. “The result is ready. But I’ll need you to come for it in person. It’s against protocol to discuss such sensitive information over the phone.”

Adam leaned back in his chair, gripping the receiver tighter. “Doctor, just tell me. Please. Who’s the father?”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Brooks,” the doctor interrupted softly. “You’ll have to stop by my office after work.”

Then the line went dead.

Adam dropped the receiver slowly, his heart pounding. His hands trembled slightly as he sat back, staring blankly at the phone.

The silence in the o
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