“Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Allison,” Dr. Aris began, carefully choosing his words, “there seems to be a misunderstanding.” The room seemed to shrink as everyone leaned in, anticipation giving way to an uneasy tension. David’s mother, Margaret, clutched her pearls as if they could ward off any bad news. “What do you mean, ‘misunderstanding’?” David asked, his voice a mix of annoyance and anxiety. Dr. Aris took a breath, steadying himself against the weight of expectation. “The ultrasound shows… twins. A boy and a girl.” He paused, allowing the information to sink in, as the room erupted into murmurs. David blinked,...
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