Nobel Genes

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A boy grapples with the immense pressure of living up to his mother's expectations, especially knowing his biological father is a Nobel laureate. His life is divided into halves: he inherits genes from a donor bank of Nobel winners but struggles to meet his mother's high standards. He experiences her emotional highs and lows, and his nights are spent in a constant state of vigilance, ensuring her safety as she navigates her struggles with medication. The narrative explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the burden of expectations.