Ryan’s college years were typical—filled with friends, late-night study sessions, and a few parties. But senior year, he dropped a
bombshell: his girlfriend, Shelly, was pregnant. Ryan’s a good kid—kind, responsible, maybe a bit naive—so I suggested a DNA
test just to be safe. He agreed, and the results said he was the father. He committed immediately, officially dating Shelly and
preparing for fatherhood. The first time I met Shelly, she confronted me over the test,
clearly offended. I tried to explain it was precautionary, but the damage was done. Our relationship stayed civil but cold. Things
worsened after their engagement. Shelly began twisting my words, turning friends and family against me. Ryan, caught in the
middle, gave me an ultimatum: apologize for things I hadn’t done or miss the wedding. I chose my integrity—and was
uninvited. Then, two weeks before the wedding, I got a call from Shelly’s mother,
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