Seven Years a Shadow: The Stand-In's Escape novel Chapter 61

Amidst the confused and surprised gazes of the crowd, Olivia pulled out a paternity test report and loudly declared.

“Jennifer White, the test-tube baby you had, was actually conceived from Daniel’s and my egg.”

“I am Charlie’s biological mother. After making him call you ‘mom’ for over twenty years, I guess I should thank you for giving birth to him. Now, you should give him back to me.”

Upon hearing this, the scene erupted in a stir.

“Isn’t this the poor student White always supported? She’s been having an affair with Jennifer’s husband? And made White give birth to their son?”

“How could she repay White like this, after all the help she’s received? This is the typical 'farmer and the snake' situation, right?”

“She didn’t acknowledge her earlier, but now she shows up and claims to be the mother of the son just after White signed the equity transfer agreement. Isn’t that clearly aimed at her wealth?”

“Exactly! She not only used someone else to have a child, but now she’s trying to take all the wealth, too! How malicious!”

Amidst the fierce criticism, Daniel spoke out confidently.

“For the first half of my life, I was bound by marriage. As a man, I tried to convince myself to take responsibility for this marriage.”

“But I’m a human being too. On countless long nights, I asked myself, is this really the life I want?”

“Jennifer’s family is well-off, and she’s been good to both me and Charlie, but the one I truly love is Olivia.”

“I just want to pursue my true love. Is that wrong?”

“Marriage is for happiness, and so is divorce. Marriage shouldn’t be a cage that stops me from pursuing true love. I hope everyone will bless us!”

Daniel’s words were full of sorrow and strength.

It seemed like he was a victim in a marriage, breaking free from societal constraints to chase after true love.

I didn’t respond to him and instead turned my gaze toward my son, asking.

“What do you think?”

My son carefully looked at the equity transfer agreement in his hands, then calmly said.

“Mom, this is the last time I’ll call you that.”

“Although you’ve raised me for more than twenty years, you’re not my biological mother after all.”

“Blood is thicker than water. I hope you won’t stop us from reuniting as a family.”

With that, he threw a divorce agreement in my face and arrogantly said.

“Since everyone’s here, you should divorce my dad today and set him free.”

“Seeing how much you’ve sacrificed for me all these years, I’ll send you two hundred dollars for maintenance every month from now on.”

At those words, everyone in the room was outraged.

“Of course, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. What kind of family is this?”

“Everyone knows how much White has pampered her son. She’s spoiled him for years, and now, right after transferring her billions to him, he suddenly calls someone else his mom?”

“Two hundred dollars a month for maintenance? Is he trying to send her off with pennies? How could he even say that?”

“I, an outsider, can’t stand it! Jennifer, don’t let this family of ingrates fool you!”