The paper was a DNA report.

Luke’s name appeared beside Ben’s, followed by words that made the room spin: “Identical twin siblings — probability 99.9%.”

“Tell me it’s a mistake,” Luke said.

I gripped the table.

“Where exactly did Ben find this?”

“In his father’s locked desk.

He said there were hospital records too.

We were born on the same day, in the same building.”

“Luke, this isn’t what you think.”

“Then explain it!” His voice cracked.

“Why did you tell me I was born alone?

Why did Ben’s parents tell him the same thing?”

I opened my mouth, but no words came.

Luke’s phone buzzed on the table.

“It’s Ben,” he whispered.

The message read: “My dad knows we found the file.

Don’t trust anyone until you ask your mom which baby she took home.”

Luke slowly raised his eyes to mine.

“What does that mean, Mom?”

Before I could answer, someone pounded on the front door.

Then Ben’s father shouted from outside, “Luke, don’t listen to her.

She’s hidden the truth for eighteen years!”

Why were Luke and Ben separated—and which mother had taken the wrong baby home?

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