Dr. Bennett's Office – 9 Minutes Later
"Dr. Bennett speaking," the voice answered calmly on the other end.
"Hi, it's Ethan Anderson," he said, trying to sound composed. "I'm calling about Lucy. She said she had an appointment with you today, some follow-up about her pregnancy…"
There was a pause. Not long, but enough to make Ethan's jaw tighten.
"Yes," Dr. Bennett replied professionally. "Lucy was here earlier."
"And?" Ethan pushed, pacing near the foot of the bed. "Is everything alright with the baby? Can we proceed with a DNA test now? I need to know where things stand."
Another pause.
Then Dr. Bennett said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Anderson, but I'm only permitted to share limited information with you. Lucy is fine that's all I can disclose."
Ethan's brows furrowed. "That's all you can tell me?"
"I'm bound by confidentiality laws. You'll have to speak to Lucy directly."
Click.
The call ended.
Ethan stood there, phone still in his hand, frustration simmering beneath his skin.
