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Letter to the Father of My Baby

I read your email. I assumed you’d be grateful for “time we had together.” Unfortunately, like you, I will “carry memories of you for the rest of my life.”
 
My lawyer ____ _______, with _______Law Group recommended paternity testing so there’s no question of parental responsibility. I’ve scheduled that for next week. Fortunately, I have the perfect specimen. After our night together I threw my clothes in a corner of my bedroom in disgust. I’ve not wanted to touch them, so they remained there undisturbed. The clinic said that sample would work so there’s no need for you to do a swab.  
 
I’ll be as clear as possible, but ____’s letter will follow in case you have questions. You will cover the total expenses of my abortion and give me a cash advance for incidentals that neither of us can imagine at this time. Think in terms of paternity testing, future mental health treatment, medications, lost wages, and legal fees.  
 
I’ve struggled with the decision to contact your wife and have decided I must out of regard for her and her daughter’s safety. I intend to discuss the results of our paternity test and specifics of “the time we had together.” My intention is not to hurt your beautiful wife but provide her with information needed to protect her family as she moves forward with her life.
 
Please send any future communication to ____ _______ with ______ Law Group.
Written by Nizana (Lauryn)
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Author's Note
Here is my response to the man I had the Aug. 5 affair with. I now have legal representation and am ready to move foreword with my life. I regret the ending of my pregnancy but cannot in good conscience, bring a child into this world who is unwanted and the result of reckless actions.
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