Chapter 0317

Hannah

I made my way down to the dining room the next morning, my eyes still bleary from a fitful night of sleep. Today was the day of my father’s birthday party, and I was sure that the day would be a blur of activity. But I had my own plans today.

Noah, Lily, and my parents were already at the table, enjoying a veritable feast for breakfast. The sweet scent of pancakes and the savory tang of bacon filled the air, and there was already a spot for me with a steaming cup of coffee waiting

“Ah! There she is,” my mother said as I took my seat. “Are you feeling alright? You left dinner rather abruptly last night.”

I nodded, grabbing my coffee and taking a sip. I had woken up queasy again, but there wasn’t much left in my stomach to throw up. The coffee helped.

“I’m fine, Mom. Just… I paused, glancing at Noah, who didn’t look up at me from buttering his toast. Had to make a phone call.”

My father frowned at me over his newspaper. “Hannah, if you’re sick, we can just call the family physician

“No, no,” I said quickly, waving my hand. “It’s nothing like that.”

once again, who was now quietly sipping his coffee. His eyes met mine briefly, and I could tell that he was leaving the decision

decided it was time. They would likely pry until they figured it

I could feel Lily’s gaze on

“I’m… pregnant.”

against the far wall seemed to halt its rhythmic

of delight


up to run around the table and embrace me. “This

a wide grin. “Congratulations, sweetheart! And you too, Noah,” he added,

politely.

help but smile as my mother hugged me tightly. Announcing it for the first time, out loud like this… It was surreal. I wished that things at home were a bit different, though, because it certainly put a damper on things. How could I bring myself to tell them that

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dates and nursery plans, I caught Lily’s eye. She

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