Ximepa kept her gaze fixed on the floor as if she could prepare herself for any blow. Valeria clutched her purse to her stomach, pale.
—The first piece of news—said the doctor— is that the initial blood test results show compatibility of paternity between you and one of the three pregnancies.
May be an image of baby
The phrase landed like a ton of bricks.
Maria was the first to react.
Ximeña suddenly raised her head.
—That’s not possible.
Valeria blinked several times, confused, and then turned her eyes to Ricardo. There was no accusation yet. Only bewilderment.
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