DNA

Leslie got up and sat beside her, he held her tight while she sobbed. When she ceased crying, he asked again, "What happened?

What did Bernice say to you?", Leslie asked. "she wants a DNA test ", Vivian said. " she wouldn't even let me say anything, she won't let me explain", Vivian said. Leslie didn't say a word, she held onto Vivian as she clung to him like a lifeline.

Leslie gently held Vivian's hands and looked into her eyes. "Vivian, asking for a DNA test isn't a rejection of you. It's a huge revelation for Bernice. Imagine having your world shifted so dramatically after eighteen years," he said, his voice filled with understanding and empathy.

He continued, "Patience is what she needs right now. The foundation of trust and understanding will take time to rebuild. Just as you've had years to come to terms with your decisions, Bernice needs that time too. We must respect her process, and her emotions, and give her the space she needs to process everything. If a DNA test is what sh