Bab 18: Mother by Chance
Chapter 18: Unexpected Revelations
As Alex sat in her living room, staring at the DNA test results in her hand, she felt like her whole world had been turned upside down. The familiar walls, the comfortable couch, everything seemed to be spinning around her.
The results confirmed what Marcus had told her: he was indeed her brother. The probability of them sharing the same biological parents was 99.9%. Alex's mind struggled to wrap around this new information.
But how could this be? Her parents had always told her she was an only child. She had no memory of ever having a sibling. Had they lied to her? And why?
Alex's thoughts swirled with questions and emotions. She felt like she was living in a dream, where nothing made sense anymore. Her whole identity, her sense of self, was being challenged.
She thought back to her childhood, trying to recall any memories that might hint at the existence of a sibling. But there was nothing. Just a vague feeling of always being alone.
As she sat there, trying to process this new information, Alex felt a wave of emotions wash over her. She was angry, confused, and scared all at once.
Just then, the doorbell rang, breaking the silence. It was Ethan.
"Hey, I saw the look on your face when you got the DNA test results," he said, concern etched on his face. "I had to come over and make sure you're okay."
Alex handed him the results, and he scanned them quickly. His expression changed from concern to shock.
"This is... a lot to take in," he said, sitting down beside her.
Alex nodded, feeling tears prick at the corners of her eyes. She had been trying to hold it together, but Ethan's presence made her feel safe enough to let her emotions out.
"Why didn't my parents tell me?" she asked, her voice shaking. "Was it some kind of secret?"
Ethan put his arm around her. "We'll figure this out together," he said. "But first, let's get some answers."
He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "I'm going to call my friend, Rachel. She's a private investigator. If anyone can help us uncover the truth, it's her."
As Ethan waited for Rachel to answer, Alex felt a sense of determination wash over her. She was ready to face whatever secrets her family had been keeping. She was ready to uncover the truth.
"Rachel, it's Ethan," he said, when the call connected. "I need your help with something. Can you come over to Alex's place?"
There was a pause, and then Ethan continued. "It's about her family. There's something big going on, and we need your expertise to figure it out."
Alex watched as Ethan listened to Rachel's response. His expression was serious, but determined.
"Thanks, Rachel," he said, finally. "We'll see you soon."
As Ethan ended the call, Alex felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was no longer alone in this. She had Ethan, and soon, they would have Rachel's expertise to help them uncover the truth.
But as they waited for Rachel to arrive, Alex couldn't shake off the feeling that she was in for a wild ride. Her whole life was about to change, and she had no idea what lay ahead.
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