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379 Clarity in the Chaos

379 Clarity in the Chaos

(Winona)

Lisa picks up, her face flooding my screen. The worry on her face is evident, her eyes scanning mine.

"Winona! Did you do it? Did you take the test?" she asks.

I swallow, unable to find the

Words. With a shaky hand, I hold the test up to the screen, showing her the

two unmistakable lines, bold as anything.

It's confirmation of a reality I barely dared to believe possible,

Lisa's jaw drops. "No fucking way... You are pregnant?" Her voice softens with something between awe and disbelief.

I nod, feeling everything crash over me. "I can't believe it either, Lisa. It's all a blur. There's so much, too much."

Lisa's face lights up briefly, but then her expression shifts, her mind clearly racing. "This is... complicated?"

"Complicated," I repeat, the word tasting bitter on my tongue. "More than complicated, Lisa. This is... a disaster. What if..." My voice catches, but I force the words out. "What if it isn't Jayden's? Why does it even matter if I lose it anyway?"

Lisa takes a deep breath, nodding slowly, her gaze steady on mine. "Alright, first things first, Winona. Breathe. You've been through worse than this. We'll take it step by step, like always."

Her calm tone anchors me a little, and I let out a shaky breath, focusing on the logic she brings. "If only I knew what the first step is."

she hesitates, then pushes forward, "and a paternity test. That's just common

of her suggestion. "A paternity test. So early? Won't Jayden need to

father of Henry and not Lance? Ashlyn was barely pregnant. There are ways to do this from your blood test, DNA, and you need that answer as soon as

family Jayden and

expression softens, and she shakes her head gently. "You can't go down

can barely bring

Firstly, you need medical confirmation of pregnancy and how far along you are. Secondly, establish Jayden is the father with DNA/Thirdly, I'm getting on a plane to come help

her offer, the relief so strong

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not doing this alone." Her voice is unwavering, like it's the most

with a mixture of gratitude and fear. "But what if... what if he asks about

firm voice. "Babe, you don't have

"We promised, no lies."

other possibility. Not unless you want him to. There's no sense saying anything if it doesn't even

stomach twist. But Lisa's right, I know she is. There's no point if it turns out to be

is enough to deal with

I'm being dishonest not telling him" I say, voice

his, then it's his. That's it. That's the story, no questions needed. But if you find out

practicality in her words is comforting, a stark contrast to the chaos in my mind. "You're right. I'll get the tests, keep calm,

won't let this get you all worked up, not until you have answers. You need to get onto this right away." "I promise. I'll find a way to get the tests

you

London with Jayden for the next

you only need

can

You're going to get through this. No matter what the results are, we'll face it together. I've got

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