The shock of Nathan’s words rendered me speechless, an icy numbness spreading through my entire body. The presence of the baby I was about to bring into the world was now a distant thought, overshadowed by the gravity of his betrayal. Still, there was no time to dwell on it. I needed to act.
I stumbled out of the car, clutching my belly, and watched as Nathan drove off, his irritation palpable even in the way he maneuvered the vehicle. Completely alone in the driveway, I felt the full weight of my situation crash down on me. But there was no time for self-pity. My primal instincts kicked in, and I knew I had to focus on getting to the hospital.
With shaking hands, I dialed my neighbor Carla’s number. She answered after the first ring, her voice filled with warmth and concern. “Lillian, is everything okay?”
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