Real Culprit

Suzy lied without a hint of embarrassment, "The doctor said the other child was too small, completely blocked by the larger one, so it wasn't detected."

This explanation was entirely plausible.

In medical terms, such cases have been documented.

So, Samantha couldn't refute it.

Seeing that her explanation had convinced them, Suzy felt triumphant, though her cries grew even more pitiful.

"Uncle and Aunt, it's because I love Ethan too much and feared that Samantha would snatch him away. That's why I impulsively did such a thing. I beg for your forgiveness. Please don't tell Alexander about this; otherwise, he'll only dislike me more as his mother."

Seeing her crying so miserably, Anna's heart softened.

She bent down to help her up, patting the spot she had kicked earlier, expressing apologies, "Did I hurt you with that kick just now? I'm sor