Dr. Evans paused, allowing the weight of his words to settle over the room. Vivien’s smirk faltered, replaced by a flicker of uncertainty. Caleb’s eyes darted between his mother and the doctor, desperate for clarity.
“Mrs. Monroe,” Dr. Evans continued, addressing Vivien directly, “your family’s genetic profile includes a rare marker that has skipped generations. It’s something we uncovered during the genetic panel. This marker is a unique identifier, and it appears in Luna’s DNA as well, confirming her lineage.”
The room held its breath, the tension palpable. Vivien’s face blanched, her confidence crumbling under the weight of irrefutable evidence. The silence felt like an eternity, each second stretching out as everyone absorbed the revelation.