Chapter 24 DNA Test

‘Urgh!’ Alessia groaned, frustration etched on her face as she sighed for what felt like the umpteenth time that night.

She was sitting at the kitchen table, her laptop open in front of her, surrounded by stacks of papers and empty coffee cups.

Milo, her precocious five-year-old son, looked up from his book, ‘The Art of Electronics,’ curiosity twinkling in his eyes.

Finally unable to contain himself, he blurted out, ‘Mommy, are you in love?’

Alessia snapped out of her daze and stared at Milo, her surprise evident. ‘What? What did you just say?’

Milo maintained his serious expression, studying his mother intently. ‘Mommy, what kind of person is he?’

Alessia was taken aback once again, her mind racing to comprehend her son’s sudden curiosity about her love life.

But Milo had a determined look on his face, as if silently saying, ‘Mommy, don’t lie to me.’

She sighed, realising that she couldn’t escape this conversation. ‘No. Milo, Mommy is focused on you and doesn’t need a boyfriend. I’m