I Became a Mother at 17 — Years Later, My Son’s DNA Test Revealed a Truth That Left Me Shaken

I know this looks bad. Please don’t believe I left you. I’m trying to come back. I promise.

I couldn’t breathe.

I grabbed another.

I don’t know if you hate me. My mother says you do. I don’t believe her, but I don’t know what else to think.

A sound escaped me, something between a sob and a gasp.

“He thought I hated him,” I whispered.

Liam leaned closer, his voice barely audible. “Mom…”

I opened another letter.

If it’s a boy, I hope he laughs like you do when you’re truly happy.

My hand flew to my mouth.

Liam stared at the page.