The officiant’s microphone squealed, the music halted, and the entire ceremony froze on that single, heart‑wrenching moment.
The twins’ demands hung in the air, a stark, undeniable truth that forced every guest to stare, every secret to surface.
The Officiant Calls an Unwanted Intermission
“Please, everyone, hold,” the officiant said, his voice trembling as he lifted the ceremonial book.
All eyes flicked to Naomi, who stood rigid, the twins perched like startled birds in her arms.
She opened a slim folder, the leather crackle echoing through the marble courtyard.
“Your Honor, I have the paperwork,” she announced, sliding the documents onto the altar.
The guests leaned in, murmurs rising like a tide.
“These are the certified birth certificates,” Naomi continued, tapping the paper. “Both names list Roland Ashby as the father.
“And here is the judgment from the county court,” she added, pointing to a stamped verdict. “I filed a paternity suit in March 2021. The court affirmed his responsibility.”
