Despite his mother's nagging, Terence remained impassive, sending a voice message from his phone.
"Are you sure the test results are accurate?"
The reply came quickly: "Mr. Lockwood, the results are absolutely definitive."
"Understood. Good work."
Terence's tone was as calm as ever, but Mrs. Lockwood asked suspiciously, "What test results?"
"The test confirms that Marie has no biological relationship with either Richard or Elaine. She is not their daughter."
Mrs. Lockwood's eyes widened.
"What are you talking about? You... you... when did you get a paternity test done? Is this for real?"
Mrs. Lockwood was the very picture of shock.
Natalie was surprised too. She had been stressing over how to even get a DNA test done, and somehow Terence had already managed it.
"Is this for real?"
Natalie and Mrs. Lockwood asked in unison. Terence calmly replied, "This is the digital copy of the report. I've already had someone send over the original."
Natalie and Mrs. Lockwood realized he wasn't joking. Could he really be that efficient?
Mrs. Lockwood quickly snatched the phone from Terence's hand and leaned in with Natalie to look.
On the screen was a genuine DNA report.
"A biological paternal relationship between Marie Ward and Richard Ward is not supported!"
Mrs. Lockwood said excitedly, "Natalie, you were right! Marie really isn't Richard's daughter. You're amazing!"

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