She studied his face, noting the uncertainty and the desperation behind his stoic mask. This wasn’t just about Tim anymore; this was about trust, about their bond. The thought of a test didn’t terrify her because she had something to hide, but because of the cracks it exposed in their relationship.
“Okay, John,” she said quietly, her voice firm with determination. “We’ll do the test. But you have to understand that this isn’t just about paternity. This is about us. If you’ve been feeling this way, we need to address it, beyond just a test result.”
