But it mattered now.
Because the messages Vanessa had saved showed Spencer discussing the plan to obtain money through a manipulated gender result. The bakery’s security footage corroborated his visit and the attempted payment. The baker was willing to provide a statement, and Dr. Grant had confirmed the authentic medical report.
Amanda explained that the evidence would need to be verified and handled through the appropriate legal channels.
“We won’t threaten him,” she told Chloe. “We won’t exaggerate anything. We’ll preserve the records, respond through counsel, and let the facts speak for themselves.”
Chloe nodded.
For the first time since the gender reveal, she looked as though she could breathe.
Then Amanda asked a question that changed everything.
“Did Spencer ever tell you why his father was so insistent about having a grandson?”
Chloe shook her head.
“No. He just said his father was traditional.”
Amanda opened a file.
