Despite her sister’s warnings, Mary stuck to her plan. She gathered the few photos she had of their parents and headed to her appointment with the DNA specialist. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something crucial lay just beyond her reach.
At the clinic, Mary was greeted by the head specialist. The process began with filling out forms and providing basic family details. Then, a saliva sample was taken, followed by the need for a blood sample. Everything seemed routine, but Mary’s excitement masked the storm brewing ahead.