Chapter 23

Wilson's firm denial was so unwavering that Miriam even doubted herself. She hesitated briefly before saying, "Natalie claimed to have tampered with the condom, insisting that the unborn child must be yours. She even said that we can do a paternity test after the child is born." Upon hearing that, Wilson's composure immediately shattered. He knew that Natalie, being the type of person she was, would never have hidden her pregnancy and contacted his parents unless she had incontrovertible proof. Having endured nearly two months of torment at the hands of Matthew, Natalie was probably aware that this was her only chance to break free. It was because of the unborn child that another argument erupted between Wilson, Miriam, and Vincent. Wilson adamantly insisted that the child wasn't his and demanded an abortion, but Vincent, disillusioned by Wilson's actions, insisted on keeping the child and conducting a paternity test after its birth. Having secured the support of the head of the Fow