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I could see the countdown to death above everyone's head. And the time was running out today for my wife, Winifred Foster. For ten years, she had maintained the illusion that she couldn't conceive. But today, she brought home a five-year-old child, along with her longtime lover. She revealed everything to me in front of her relatives, who immediately rallied to her aid and urged me to be magnanimous. "Randall, it's tough on Winie too. As you know, women love kids. Just think of him as your free son. It's a win-win situation for all." I watched the rapidly ticking countdown above her head which currently showed [00:01:30]. Then I stated firmly, "I won't accept this child of dubious origin." Winifred Foster looked at me as if I were a fool in denial. She wrapped her arms around her lover's waist with a gloating expression and declared, "Whether or not you accept the father and son, I won't abandon them. From now on, I'll stay with you during the day and go to his place at night..." At this point, the timer showed [00:00:10]. I replied calmly, "In that case, I want a divorce." Her eyes widened in shock. She was about to erupt in fury when she suddenly clutched her chest and collapsed to the ground. Her timer had turned red and stopped at [00:00:00].