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Though he masked his devastation, he needed proof and decided to play along.<\/p>\n<p>He told Lily to secretly invite the man to dinner. Jess, his wife, said she\u2019d be gone for a photoshoot that day, giving him the opportunity to set the trap. Lily helped prepare a heartfelt dinner, picking a yellow sunflower bouquet for the table because \u201creal dads love yellow.\u201d At 6:07 PM, there was a knock on the door. To his horror, it was Adam\u2014his best friend and college roommate\u2014standing with a bottle of wine, clearly not expecting him.<\/p>\n<p>Jess soon appeared behind Adam. Realizing the betrayal, he invited them in under the guise of hospitality. As Lily happily chattered, the atmosphere grew tense. When asked who Adam was, Lily declared him her real daddy. The room fell silent. Jess and Adam tried to explain, saying they hadn\u2019t known how to confess. But it was too late.<\/p>\n<p>He gave them ten minutes to leave. 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