Tracy knew better than to mess with Pollock's wife, who came from a powerful family. If Mrs. Pollock got the wrong idea and thought Sheila was Pollock's daughter, Sheila's future would be completely ruined.
Bearing all this in mind, Tracy had no choice but to come clean. "I'm sorry, I pulled the strings. I just wanted to use Pollock to get more resources for my daughter. They're not related by blood; the paternity test was faked. If you don't believe me, check the agency."
The look on Pollock's face was one of disgust. "Tracy, you..."
Arnold was also dumbfounded. "Tracy, you're unbelievable."
Both men were repulsed by Tracy's actions.
Mrs. Pollock seemed to think Tracy was telling the truth; her story made sense, and she started to believe her.
Pollock quickly escorted her away while she calmed down.
Feeling extremely awkward, Arnold also prepared to leave.
"Arnold, where are you going?"
Seeing Arnold about to leave, Tracy nervously grabbed him.
In disgust, Arnold said, "I can't stand this embarrassment with you guys anymore! Tracy, brace yourself; we're getting a divorce tomorrow!"
Divorce!!!
Tracy was scared. It was the first time Arnold had mentioned divorce.
Just then, a nurse came by and said, "Your paternity test results are in!"
Tracy quickly took the report and handed it to Arnold, trying to appease him by saying, "Arnold, look, the results are in. Sheila is your biological daughter; you can't divorce me!"
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