na's

aren is such a loving and caring woman. She's taken good care of me after the incident, staying by my side through everything. Yet, no matter how kind she is, I can't shake the nightma

en'

artedly, even with the circumstances of her conception. Back when I was younger, I was a bit of a wild spirit, always going to parties and living li

surviving were slim. I was terrified. I told him everything, hoping for support, but instead, he coldly said, "I won't be responsible for that thing in your womb." I was too s

in. I left the city and rented a cheap apartment, hiding away until my baby bump became obvious. I was so shy and embarrassed

retending. One day, he sold her to traffickers. My Irene was only three years old. I was devastated. I cried for days, unable to believe that the man I'd married could do som

ice were on his side because of hi

at brought me here. Every time I see Delina, I think of Irene. It's like she's a second chance for me

ina'

myself, but my head feels heavy, and a weird sensation keeps bothering me. "Ugh, what's happening to me?" I mutter

ou, but I'm feeling really wei

responds. "Ahh, that's not good, sweetie. Maybe it's a fever

to move. I'll be fine, really. I think it's

ren sounds worried, but I don't w

o much. I'll just take a

care, Lina

you

ing is seriously wrong. "No... I can't be sick. Not now! I don't want to be a burden to Karen," I whisper to myself. " you're a burden

I'm drowning. I cover my mouth and rush out of the kitchen, trying to

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d it's the pride of the city. Inside the building, in a lavish office on the twentieth floor, a man in his late twenties stares at a computer screen, frus

as the door to his office slowly opens. A woman in her late forties walks in, her elega

g, son?" she

ything. Everyone here i

ame back from that event, you've been acting strange.

ing that up. I took advantage of her. She wa

u were under the influence of drugs. You didn

adness . "I know, but I sti

ou not to go to that event, but you did

anymore, Mum. I can make my own decisions. But maybe if you hadn'

"You're blaming me now? I did that to

lt. He sits back at his desk, burying his face i

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festival, a cultural showcase for middle-class families. He was curious to experience life outside his world of wealth

strong-willed, and refused to let anyone push her around. Over time, they grew closer, sharing meals and talking about their

thugs with Delina, ending up in an abandoned room. The next thing he knew, he was overcome with an un

t of his t

man in his late twenties was busy with paperwork when his

re responding in a chilling vo

il this time?" the man laughe

e whereabouts of a cer

he let out a shrill laugh. "Who

hing heavily. His phone began to ring incessantly, but he ignored i

t devil blacklisted me! Damn, I've real

ting her curves. She leaned in and kissed his forehead as he smiled and wrapp

y man busy," she re

I just angered the devil. If I don't go and beg for

should go and beg for mercy before he punishes

care about me? Just leave, I don

you won't stop being with me. What a pity," she grin

e same sexy strut, and Blake slammed

though they were carefree and often exchanged harsh words

in reply. After a refreshing bath, he lay on his bed, eyes fixed on his phone. His brows knitted

y the message is in a different la

ore Ray spoke. "That's what baffles me. I'm no

nge. Do you think someone'

as in English, but before I could gain full contr

the hospitals in the area and beyond. Sh

d we found nothing. It seems like someone erased a

ed. Devon ruffled his hair in frustra

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's Resi

cked on the door. Delina opened it with a fake grin th

been feeling sick since morning. I've thr

. She checked Delina's temperature and noticed it was abnorm

ed, wiping sweat from her fore

behavior odd. "Are

heart raced. Reluctantly, she agre

he Hos

e results from Delina's

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ina's

, but I couldn't accept them. I became suspicious when I missed my period, but I convi

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or's O

lina entered his office. "Good day

he was nervous. The doctor brought o

regnant, but the baby isn't in good condit

elina blurted out in a frighten

eassured him. Turning to Delina, she asked, "W

ng it confirmed was overwhelming. She stared into space, sobbing, while Kare

it." Karen felt a deep sadness for her,

rry, I'll take care o

elina sniffed. "I don'

l take care of everything. I don't have any family to car

t to burden you.

but before she could fin

made a decisi

ping the baby," Karen s

by was out of danger. She was discharged from