Marcus was overjoyed when his wife, Elena, announced her pregnancy, but that happiness quickly turned to confusion. Elena, strangely, didn’t want him in the delivery room. When their baby was born, Marcus was shocked by the child’s pale skin and blue eyes, convinced Elena had been unfaithful. “This is not my child!” he accused.
But Elena pointed out a small crescent birthmark on the baby’s ankle, just like Marcus’s. She then revealed a secret: both of them carried a rare gene that could cause these unexpected traits.
Marcus’s family, however, wasn’t convinced. His mother even tried to rub off the birthmark, further straining their relationship. At Elena’s suggestion, they did a DNA test, which confirmed Marcus was indeed the father.
With proof in hand, Marcus confronted his family. Apologies followed, and slowly, peace returned. Marcus realized, despite their challenges, love and understanding were all that mattered. “We’re family,” Elena reminded them.
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