Familiar Face

The following week, Jack found himself in court, uncertain about what to expect or even why he was there. His only support was a court-appointed attorney. The situation started to make some sense when the opposing lawyer, accompanied by a woman, entered the courtroom.

It took Jack a few moments to recognize her. His mind raced as he tried to understand why this woman had summoned him for child support. Then it hit him—the woman was Lucy, his ex-girlfriend! Her appearance had changed drastically, with a different hair color and a slimmer figure than he remembered. Jack was stunned, but the real question that nagged at him was why Lucy was now dragging him to court for child support.

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