Dad takes DNA test as daughter is 'too pretty to be his' and learns sad truth

A father's life was upended after a DNA test confirmed his suspicions that his daughter, who was "too pretty," was not his own.

A man in Vietnam, whose identity remains unknown, expressed doubts about his biological paternity due to his children's physical differences from both himself and his wife, The Mirror reported.

A man took a DNA test after noticing that his daughter was "too pretty" to be his. Credit: D3sign / Getty

The father relocated to Ho Chi Minh City with his wife, Hong, and their young daughter, Lan, several years ago.

As Lan grew up, the man began to question her striking looks. As he was unable to dismiss these doubts, he decided to take a DNA test which ultimately revealed that his daughter was not his biological child.

The revelation left him deeply unsettled and withdrawn, leading to reported alcohol abuse as he struggled to cope with the heartbreaking truth.

The DNA test confirmed the man's worst fears: his daughter was not his. Credit: Westend61 / Getty

The distressed man eventually confronted his wife about the results and she vehemently denied that she'd ever been unfaithful to him and ended up moving out of the family home with their daughter.

According to The Mirror, Vietnamese media outlet Docnhanh reported that Yan enrolled in a new school and found out that she shared a birthday with a classmate. She also discovered that they were both born in the same hospital.

The pair became really good friends and even invited each other to their birthday parties, where their parents met for the first time.

The classmate's mother was equally astonished by the resemblance between her daughter and the new friend, prompting her to undergo a DNA test of her own.

It was subsequently discovered that a mix-up had occurred at birth, resulting in the two girls being raised by the wrong families.

The families have since formed a close bond and have agreed to reveal the truth to their children at an appropriate time.

The two girls found out that they were raised by the wrong families. Credit: Image Source / Getty

According to The Mirror, many readers were left stunned by the story and shared their reactions on Docnhanh's website.

"The medical staff made a ridiculous mistake. Fortunately, the truth finally came out. Otherwise, even jumping into the Yellow River could not clear the wife’s name," one person penned.

Another reader added: "It tells us that if it is not necessary, do not randomly test DNA, as it can just cause yourself unnecessary trouble." It has not been shared whether the families will take legal action against the hospital."

At this time, it remains unclear whether the families plan to pursue legal action against the hospital.

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