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Chapter 7\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next day, the three of us went to the paternity testing center.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The blood draw was quick, but getting results would take three days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back home, Marcus immediately locked himself in his study, doing god knows what.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I took the opportunity to call my private attorney.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAttorney Lawrence, there might be quite a show in three days. Be ready.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood, Ms. Hartwell. All the divorce papers are prepared.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
During those three days, Marcus was incredibly sweet to me, desperate to get my father\u2019s help.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I deliberately brought up the company situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHoney, Dad\u2019s willing to help, but there\u2019s one condition. He wants you focused on work, not distracted by other things-especially that receptionist situation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Marcus quickly promised, \u201cBabe, I swear, there\u2019s absolutely nothing between me and her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe you.\u201d I pretended to buy his story. \u201cOnce the test results come out tomorrow, everything will be clear.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Day three, afternoon, at the testing center.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I opened the report, I deliberately looked surprised.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to the test results, the baby is indeed Marcus\u2019s.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI told you so!\u201d Rain was so excited she nearly jumped. \u201cMarcus, what do you have to say now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But then I changed my tone. \u201cHowever, there\u2019s a problem.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat problem?\u201d Rain asked urgently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I flipped to the second page of the report. \u201cThis shows the fetus has a severe genetic disorder with very low survival\u00a0<\/p>\n
rates.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cImpossible!\u201d Rain snatched the report. \u201cEvery prenatal checkup said everything was normal!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe the earlier tests weren\u2019t thorough enough,\u201d I said flatly. \u201cThese disorders usually can\u2019t be detected until after\u00a0<\/p>\n
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four months.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The report was fake, of course.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019d arranged everything in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The real test results showed the baby wasn\u2019t Marcus\u2019s at all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But I wanted both of them to crash and burn completely-that was the only way to achieve my goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDoctor, can this condition be treated?\u201d Rain asked through her tears.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVery difficult.\u201d The doctor I\u2019d bribed played his part. \u201cAnd treatment would be extremely expensive-at least several hundred thousand dollars.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Several hundred thousand?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Marcus\u2019s face got even uglier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His company was nearly bankrupt-where would he get that kind of money?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat should we do?\u201d Rain asked desperately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The doctor made a \u201ccompassionate\u201d suggestion. \u201cIn my experience, I\u2019d recommend terminating the pregnancy. It would be best for everyone involved.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo!\u201d Rain screamed. \u201cThis is my baby! I won\u2019t kill him!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned to Marcus, her eyes full of hope. \u201cMarcus, say something! This is your son! You have to save him!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Marcus\u2019s expression kept changing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If he acknowledged this baby, it would mean admitting to the affair, and the Hartwells would never support him again. He\u2019d be completely finished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After an intense internal struggle, Marcus made his choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at Rain, his voice cold as ice. \u201cThe doctor\u2019s right. Under these circumstances, termination would be best\u00a0<\/p>\n
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