lla'
f my medical gown. The scent of disinfectant filled the air, mingl
ss of their walls, the sound the fluores
s, smiled at me as she set down a c
voice gentle yet firm, "I ha
er feeling lightheaded and nauseous constantly for some days. I hadn't expected anything ser
softened as she sai
ars, slow. For a second,
epeated, barely
nodded. "You're aro
hed in my throat. A baby? My baby? My heart p
eel at the moment if to
ing Williams, supporting him, believing that one day,
t so long wondering if Williams truly loved me. Perhaps this baby would bring
let out a shaky laugh.
th. But given your recent fatigue and low blood pressure, you'll need to
dedly, my mind alr
I needed t
heir growing bellies, whisper sweet words to their unborn children, promise them th
after four years in marriage? And I believe
y for the husband
a heated argument with my stepmother
SH
ands tightened around the steering wheel. My heart pounded, and my stepmoth
my car suddenly hooked. Smoke began to rise fr
tered, steering to t
t, flames flickered
nds, I fumbled with the seatbelt, my fingers shaking as I hit
stepping back, an
nowhere, a
om there!" He shouted wi
The flames died under the thick foam, leav
-shirt stained with grease and smells faintly of grilled meat. His sh
sked, his hazel eyes
tried to catch my brea
g a hand through his h
ould go to the hospital. That muc
elent. I blinked, finally taking in my surroundings; a burger truck was parked
that?" I ask
eah. Just a bus
e curious. He didn't seem like the
Bella." I chuckled, stretching
d offered a firm handshake. "I'm
at, something cl
he hospital. While waiting for the doctor, I st
erent. Unc
rld. For the first time, I felt Maybe this is it -- my escape fro
answer... The ma
his struggling business. Quitely, behind the scenes, since he has qualifications in business administration, I ordered my
l family in glory because Williams had alwa
and straightened my posture. "Thank you, Dr. E
ultrasound printout. "Here's
iny, grainy image. A small flicker of
tood up, my heart light and hopeful.
nsumed by one thing. "I can't wait to see the excite
a hand on my stomach. "This is the moment that will change everything,
s?" I ca