conclusion.
“The analysis concludes with 99.98% certainty that Robert Alan Palmer is not the biological child of Harold James Palmer.”
The courtroom changed instantly.
Mrs. Bowden covered her mouth.
The reporter stopped writing.
One of Grandpa’s former carpenters slowly shook his head.
Robert didn’t stand or deny anything.
He simply seemed to sink into his chair.
His hands rested flat against the table.
Then, barely above a whisper, he said:
“He knew. He always knew. And he still kept me.”
For one second, nobody moved.
I looked at my