The hidden truth

Few hours later, the result from the DNA test was sent to Tristan.

He stood in his private room, the result in his hand. He was afraid to look inside the sheet just yet as he prepared himself for the worst.

When he was certain that he was ready to look inside, he got the sheet from the envelope and opened it.

His eyes scanned the content of the paper and slowly, it slipped out of his fingers and floated to the ground. Tristan gasped as he gently sat on the bed, looking so shocked.

The DNA result came out positive. Layla was his mother.

He stared into space for what seemed like eternity. He couldn't believe it and yet, it was true. Very true.

He ran his palms nervously on his hair, really dumbfounded. His mother has always been one call a away. She has always been where he could reach her.

A mother who abandoned him when he was little. His hatred bursted out into the surface. He needed to send her away. Immediately.

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Samantha paced about in her room, dialling a mom's line. She was s