Ion had been seeing Emilia for a year, but he still didn’t dare to introduce her to his parents. His mother had never liked any girl from his previous relationships, so Ion avoided bringing Emilia home. Although he loved her and wanted her close, he didn’t know how to talk to his mother about her. The woman had her own preferences regarding a future daughter-in-law and believed she was always right, and Ion didn’t want to hear her opinion.
When Emilia told him she was pregnant, Ion realized that the moment of introduction could no longer be postponed. During the first visit, he asked for her hand, and the two got married. Ion didn’t pay much attention to his mother’s reaction, letting her accept the situation. To his surprise, Emilia pleased her: his mother complimented her beauty and good manners.
Six months passed in the blink of an eye, and Ion’s family went to the maternity ward to welcome the newborn. While admiring the baby’s face, Ion’s mother turned pale and said the boy was not his: he didn’t resemble Ion at all. He ignored the remark and assured her that as the child grew, the resemblance would become apparent. He believed it was too early for conclusions.
However, Emilia paled at her mother-in-law’s words, although Ion didn’t notice; she only said she felt unwell. Her mother-in-law noted the reaction and became suspicious. Curious about what Emilia might be hiding, she discussed it with her husband and, taking advantage of a day when her daughter-in-law had to go out alone, offered to stay with the grandson — and Emilia accepted.
Three weeks later, Ion’s parents came to him with accusatory looks. They showed him a DNA test that proved they had no biological connection to the baby. Emilia remained silent, but Ion defended her and suggested that a mix-up might be possible. He promised that he would take the test himself the next day. Three weeks later, the result confirmed that Ion was the biological father of the child with a 99% probability.
Emilia sighed with relief and confessed to her husband that she didn’t want misunderstandings between them. She told him that she was already pregnant in the first month when, on a day when Ion was away, an ex-friend came to visit. They had tea, and after that, she couldn’t remember anything; she suspected he had put something in her drink. In the morning, she realized he had taken advantage of her. When her mother-in-law said the baby didn’t resemble them, Emilia was scared that it might be true. However, she didn’t understand why the grandparents’ DNA didn’t match. Maybe she should ask Ion about his mother?
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