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The Bachelor<\/em><\/a>\u00a0star\u00a0Clayton Echard<\/strong><\/a> could soon become a father of two if his ex is able to prove he is the father of her unborn twins. The woman, Laura Owens, claims the pair had a one-night stand in May 2023 that resulted in her pregnancy<\/a> and wants Clayton to take a paternity test, according to court documents viewed by\u00a0Life & Style<\/em>.<\/p>\n Laura opened a case in Maricopa, Arizona, Family Court on August 1. Clayton asked for a motion to seal the case on September 14, though it has yet to be granted by the court.<\/span><\/p>\n The Scottsdale, Arizona, resident alleged the two \u201cengaged in sexual activity\u201d on May 20. Laura found out she was pregnant on June 1 and her twins are due in February 2024, and claimed that she \u201chadn\u2019t been with anyone since March of 2022,\u201d thus Clayton must be the father, according to court documents obtained by The U.S. Sun<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n Clayton responded that Laura\u2019s claims are \u201cgroundless and lacking in merit,\u201d and asked that he be awarded attorney fees. The former reality star went on to allege that the pair \u201cnever had sexual intercourse,\u201d and has agreed to take a paternity test. The two are set to appear in court on September 28 for a resolution conference.<\/span><\/p>\n The woman claims the two met on a professional level to discuss short-term home rentals and later spent the night at Clayton\u2019s apartment, while going to look at houses the following morning. \u201cAfterwards, he took me aside and said he wasn\u2019t ready for anything serious because The Bachelor had really destroyed his mental health,\u201d Laura alleged in court paperwork.<\/span><\/p>\n The woman claiming to be pregnant with Clayton\u2019s children publicly shared her side of the story<\/a> in an op-ed published on Medium on September 21. \u201cI have no desire to gain notoriety from this,\u201d she wrote. \u201cAll I wanted from him was communication to figure out a parenting plan for our unborn twins.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Laura went on to share alleged screenshots of email and text conversations with the former reality star, adding, \u201cHe knows better than to sue me for libel because the truth is a complete defense to defamation, and I am telling the truth.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Manipulative, obsessive and narcissistic were words alleged to have been spewed by the <\/span>Bachelor <\/span><\/i>alum toward his ex. \u201cMy personal hell would be having to have you be a part of my life,\u201d an alleged text read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout her story, Laura claimed Clayton went back and forth on whether he believed she was pregnant, and whether he was willing to take a prenatal paternity test. \u201cClayton\u2019s behavior caused me to be borderline-suicidal twice, simply because I have felt paniced about raising twins on my own,\u201d she wrote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n She also claimed that she was forced to cancel a paternity test scheduled for August 23 after Clayton failed to respond. Lastly, she alleged that he \u201cdid not want to give the children his last name,\u201d in the event that he is found to be the \u201cnatural father.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Hours after Laura shared her side of the story, Clayton took to Instagram to detail his \u201ctimeline\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis is the timeline. The truth will always set you free,\u201d Clayton shared via Instagram on September 21, alongside screenshots of a receipt for a paternity test and an email exchange in which he claimed, \u201cI will take my portion of the test on the 27th of September.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The realtor\u2019s receipt seemingly confirms that he paid $725 just before noon on September 21 for the upcoming paternity test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a subsequent Instagram Story, the podcaster alleged, \u201cSince posting, I\u2019ve been notified (and have confirmed) that there are other individuals out there with nearly identical accusations being made against them by the exact same person.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Clayton competed on season 18 of\u00a0The Bachelorette<\/i><\/a>, vying for\u00a0Michelle Young<\/b><\/a>\u2018s heart. He was eliminated in week 6 but became a fan favorite and was asked to become the season 26 Bachelor lead. The Missouri native ultimately gave his final rose to Susie Evans<\/b><\/a>. Although she rejected his marriage proposal<\/a>, the pair decided to give their romance a second chance<\/a> after appearing together on After the Final Rose.<\/em><\/p>\nIs Clayton Echard Going to Be a Dad?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Has Clayton Echard\u2019s Ex Said About the Case?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Has Clayton Echard Said About the Case?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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