Chapter 7 Time seemed to freeze in that moment . Everyone's eyes widened as they stared at the shocking conclusion on the projection screen , faces twisted in shock and disbelief . " Evidence supports a biological mother - son relationship . " . " Genetic similarity , 99.9999 % " At the very bottom of the report were two clear names . " Sample A , Jessica Walsh " " Sample B , Marvin Gardner " I could hear the sharp intake of breath around me , see the mixture of horror , confusion , and curiosity etched on every face . " Wh - what ... does this mean ? " Margaret was the first to break the silence , her hand trembling as she pointed at the screen , her voice cracking . " Jess ... Marv ... What is this saying ? " No one answered her . All eyes now swept over the three people at the head of the table like spotlights - me , Tommy , and Jessica . Tommy's body rocked , almost toppling off the chair . His hands pressed hard against the table , veins bulging across the backs 11.57 Chapter 7 of his hands , cold sweat streaming down his temples . 17 jetontere Jessica had completely collapsed into her chair . She covered her mouth with her hands to keep herself from making a sound . I lifted my wine glass , took a slow sip , and picked up the microphone . " Some of you might not understand , but that's okay . Let me explain . " I walked to the screen and pointed at the line of text . " This report is a paternity test for my son , Marvin Gardner , and my sister , Jessica Walsh . The conclusion shows that they share a biological mother - son relationship " I emphasized the words " mother - son relationship " deliberately . The room erupted . " What ? " " That can't be ! * " Angeline , are you serious ? This isn't funny ! " Mom nearly fell over , and Dad grabbed her to steady her Annie Wait ! Let me explain ! " Crying . Jessica lunged at me and tried to grab the microphone from my hands 1 sadestepped and the crashed to the floor at my feet She looked up at a ac streaked with tears . " Annie , why are you doing thus to ? We Six was peatg acting like the innsent sister betravel by mo Chapter 7 295 ( Vouchers I crouched , grabbed her chin , and forced her to look at me . " Sisters ? " I echoed . " You climbed into my husband's bed , got pregnant with his illegitimate child , and then handed him over to me to raise while I was in labor . Why didn't you remember we're supposed to be sisters that time ? " She knew I knew everything . I glanced at Tommy , whose face had gone ashen . " Honey , " I said sweetly . " Now , it's your turn . " I pressed the remote , and the screen changed . It was surveillance footage . The timestamp marked the very night I received the paternity report , and the location was our living room . In the footage , Tommy was on his knees , clinging to my legs , sobbing and confessing . Every word he said played clearly through the speakers . " I'm the bastard ! I'm the monster ! It has nothing to do with Jessica ! It's all my fault ! " I got drunk with her ... " I just wanted a child so badly ... The entire living room went silent in shock . If the DNA report was a bomb , this recording was the spark that set it off . Every suspicion became reality , and every shred of their dignity was shredded in an instant .