The second test results came back, confirming the initial findings. The world as he knew it continued to unravel. Every night, sleep eluded him, replaced by fitful dreams and a gnawing sense of fear. He couldn’t reconcile the evidence with his own memories, couldn’t align his identity as a healer with the monstrous label being imposed upon him.

As the internal investigation continued, Daniel hired a lawyer, determined to unearth the truth. They combed through hospital records, security footage, and consulted with specialists about potential scenarios that could explain the impossible.

Finally, a breakthrough came from the most unexpected source—a rare genetic anomaly that mimicked his DNA but didn’t match completely. A paternity test revealed the presence of a twin he never knew existed, who had been given up for adoption at birth under sealed records. This twin, now a hospital orderly, had managed to operate under the radar, taking advantage of a system built on trust.