"This last week should have been an incredible time for Mel, but it's been
emotionally overwhelming and she's been constantly in tears. The DNA test
was the last straw and she's gearing up to fight back. She's a strong-willed
woman and will fight to the end."

Earlier this week, Mel, 31, named Eddie as the father on Fortuna's birth
certificate and has hired a top lawyer in preparation for a lengthy court
battle.

A source told Britain's Closer magazine: "Mel has no doubt Eddie is the
father and she wanted to make the point."

While Mel is determined to prove Eddie fathered her second daughter, she has
vowed he will play no part in the child's upbringing.

The source revealed: "She doesn't want him involved because he has hurt her
too much. She just feels that he will have to accept responsibility at some
point and there was no need for him to be so dismissive of their
relationship."

Mel enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Eddie before it ended abruptly late
last year.
The 'Dreamgirls' actor began dating producer Tracey Edmonds shortly after
the split and claimed in an interview on Dutch TV he didn't know who the
baby belonged to.

He said: "I don't know whose that child is until it comes out and has a
blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions."

A source said: "Eddie and Fortuna look very much alike and Mel wants to let
everyone know that Eddie has to take his responsibilities as a father
seriously."