The pregnancy was smooth, and my boys were excited about a new cousin. I felt proud to help give Rachel and Jason the family they dreamed of.

But everything changed the day I gave birth. Rachel and Jason weren’t at the hospital. Hours passed, and still, no sign of them. I delivered a healthy baby girl—my niece—and finally, they arrived.

Rachel glanced at the baby, then back at me, her eyes widening in disbelief. “THIS ISN’T THE BABY WE EXPECTED! WE DON’T WANT IT!” she yelled.

I looked at her, stunned. “What?! What do you mean?!”

Rachel’s hands trembled as she turned to Jason, who was just as pale. “This isn’t our biological child. The clinic must have made a mistake.”

My heart dropped. “What are you saying?”

Jason took a deep breath, avoiding my gaze. “We did genetic testing during the pregnancy. We knew what to expect. This baby’s DNA… it doesn’t match ours.”