The reporters instantly perked up their ears.

A direct member of the Sherwood family had personally stated that Mina Sherwood couldn't undergo a paternity test. Combined with the current spectacle, it clearly hinted at a deeper story!

The reporters immediately swiveled their cameras, surrounding William Sherwood.

"Mr. Sherwood, why can't the test be done? What is Miss Sherwood's situation?"

"Is the child really not from the Valentine family?"

"..."

William Sherwood opened his mouth, but a sharp glare from Kevin Sherwood made him instantly fall silent.

Kevin Sherwood stepped in front of the reporters with a smile. "The child is, of course, a Valentine. Everyone, let's not jump to conclusions based on rumors."

"Then why did Mr. Sherwood say it wasn't suitable?"

Kevin Sherwood hesitated. "Because... because..."

"Because what?"

Just as Kevin Sherwood was racking his brains, a deep voice cut through. "Because the baby is just over three months old. An amniocentesis carries too much risk!"

Marcus Valentine walked to Mina Sherwood's side and took her hand. His expression was gentle, but his eyes were cold. "Honey, I know you want to clear my name, but the baby's safety is more important."

He tightened his grip, his eyes holding a warning.

Mina Sherwood gave a bitter smile.

She pulled her hand free from Marcus Valentine's grasp, her gaze resolute. "Darling, everyone can't wait for the safe period. Without the test, you'll keep living under this cloud of suspicion."

She took a step back and addressed the reporters. "Please, follow me to the hospital."

Marcus Valentine clenched his fists, his eyes fixed intently on her.

After a long moment, he gave a pained smile. "Since you've decided, then let's go."

He stepped aside, gesturing toward a nearby car.

Mina Sherwood nodded and walked toward it.

Another reporter spoke up.

"Mr. Valentine, it wouldn't be a Valentine-owned hospital, would it?"

"Who would trust results from your own family's hospital?"

"Exactly, faking a report would be too easy..."

Marcus Valentine had indeed planned exactly that.

But with the reporters calling it out, forging a report now was impossible.

He frowned, about to explain, but Mina Sherwood spoke directly. "Don't worry, we'll go to a public hospital. We'll go to First Maternity Hospital. That should prevent any tampering."

First Maternity Hospital was a public hospital in New York. Even the five major families would find it difficult to interfere there.

The reporters nodded in agreement.

Marcus Valentine was driving the Valentine family's new RV that day, which could seat many people.

After Mina Sherwood and Marcus Valentine got in, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine followed them inside.

Evelyn Ross and Alexander Vance exchanged a look.

The RV was too crowded. They would drive themselves.

The Sherwood family also got into their cars. The entire procession drove grandly toward First Maternity Hospital.

Inside the Valentine family's RV.

Mrs. Valentine stared at Marcus Valentine. "Marcus, what's really going on? Is the child yours?"

Marcus Valentine remained silent.

Mrs. Valentine understood. She turned to Mina Sherwood. "Mina, what nonsense are you pulling? If the child isn't Marcus's, going to First Maternity will just humiliate the Valentine family!"

Mr. Valentine said anxiously, "There's no time to arrange anything now. With all these reporters watching, the slightest move will be noticed. What do we do?"

Marcus Valentine looked at Mina Sherwood and scoffed. "Mina, my patience has its limits!"

Mina lowered her gaze, then looked at Mr. and Mrs. Valentine. "Dad, Mom, I have a solution."

She took two copies of a Divorce Agreement from her bag and placed them on the coffee table.

"Have Mr. Valentine sign it. Once the results show the child isn't his, we can announce we were already divorced. It will just be my personal issue. It won't affect Valentine Corp."

Mrs. Valentine was stunned.

She couldn't understand what Mina Sherwood was trying to do.

She looked back at Marcus Valentine. "Is the oligospermia report real? How many hospitals did you check?"

Marcus Valentine spoke slowly. "Three."

Mrs. Valentine was taken aback.

Mr. Valentine said angrily, "Why didn't you say so earlier? You were so tight-lipped last time when we made Mina miscarry! How could our family raise another man's child? Since it's confirmed, sign the Divorce Agreement!"

Marcus Valentine's jaw tightened. "I don't have a pen."

He always carried a pen in his suit pocket. The excuse was flimsy.

Mr. Valentine sneered and was about to speak—

"I have one."

Mina Sherwood pulled a pen from her bag and handed it to him. She stared at the Divorce Agreement. "I've already signed. You just need to sign."

Marcus Valentine's eyes reddened instantly. He looked at Mina Sherwood with fury, his voice trembling slightly. "You're that eager to divorce?"

Mina Sherwood was stunned into silence.

Mr. Valentine said directly, "Marcus, sign it! For the sake of Valentine Corp's reputation, we can't wear this cuckold's hat! Otherwise, the Valentine family will become a laughingstock! The Valentine dynasty your uncle built will be mocked!"

Marcus Valentine stared at the two contracts.

After a long time, he finally picked up the pen and signed his name.