"Wow… you have finally decided to bring the greatest embarrassment to the family! This marriage is canceled!" Donald announced in anger.
Zach's eyes widened in shock, his voice barely above a whisper. "Dad... they're both married, so I don't think there should be any problem with them raising their child together."
Tonia's face turned beet red with rage as she stormed towards Stephan, her words tumbling out in a frantic jumble. "Tell me this isn't right... that child belongs to Julian, not you!"
Mattie's eyes welled up with tears as she shook her head, her lips trembling. "Mum, please... let's not talk about this now."
But Tonia's anger had reached a boiling point. Her hand flashed out, striking Mattie across the face with a resounding slap. Mattie stumbled backward, her eyes wide with shock, as she fell to the ground.