May We Never Meet Again
The weight of what she was about to say pressed heavily against her chest, but she knew there was no turning back now.
“Recently, before the abduction,” she began slowly, choosing her words carefully, “I discovered that the Deans are not my true parents.”
The room seemed to grow quieter.
Even the faint sounds from outside the office faded into the background as both officers focused entirely on her.
Charlotte inhaled deeply before continuing.
“According to the DNA test result I received from my aunt,” she said, her voice steadier now, “confirmed by my mom… I’m related to Nathan.”
“No way!” The words escaped Sergeant Daniel’s mouth before he could stop himself.