In Utter Shock

Jack stared in disbelief at the official court document resting on his lap, summoning him to family court over a staggering debt of over $65,000 in alleged child support for a non-biological child. Bewildered and confused, he handed the paper to Jocelyn, who scanned the letter with wide eyes. Jack was equally at a loss, unable to comprehend how this situation had arisen.

He had never fathered a child—or so he thought. Yet, here was a letter demanding his presence in court next week, with the expectation that he come prepared to settle the debt. Jack was at a complete loss, unable to comprehend where this claim had come from or how to begin dealing with it.

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