Clearly, Emma Smith couldn't handle it anymore and needed money now! (As mentioned before, to withdraw the full 500,000 at once, one must schedule an appointment a day in advance and go to the counter. If someone else picks up the money on your behalf, bank staff will request identification. However, withdrawing cash at an ATM only requires a card and password. It is not only for spending but also for withdrawals.)
In fact, there was no need for this at all! As long as she asked him, he would give her any amount of money! After all, it was their son!
Paternity test results usually take more than a week, even half a month or a month. Even if expedited, it would take at least three working days to complete.
