“Don’t look at them,” she cried, her voice breaking as tears streamed down her face.

Her reaction terrified me. I begged her to explain, but she could barely speak.

Eventually, with shaking hands, she loosened her grip.

And I saw them.

One of our sons had pale skin, pink cheeks—he looked like me.

The other had darker skin, soft curls, and Anna’s eyes.

I froze.

Anna broke down, insisting through tears that she had never been unfaithful. She swore both children were mine, even though she couldn’t explain how this was possible.