The accusation lingered heavily in the air, a foreign and unwelcome presence in their kitchen. Sarah felt a knot in her stomach, a mixture of disbelief and indignation. She took a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts amid the shock that was threatening to cloud them.
“John, this isn’t about hiding anything. I just don’t understand where this is coming from,” she said, her voice quieter now, tinged with a touch of vulnerability. “We’ve been raising Tim together, and you’ve never questioned his paternity before.”
