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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."

confirm the pregnancy and..." she hesitates, then pushes forward,

her suggestion. "A paternity

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

This is bigger than just me; it's about the family Jayden and I

Lisa," I murmur, pressing a hand over my stomach. "I know I have to know, but... what if it isn't his?" Her expression softens, and she shakes her head gently. "You can't go down that rabbit hole yet. Law of averages says Jayden is the father. And if that's true, then the details of hall pass week

I can barely

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

relief so strong it brings tears to

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best friend. You're not doing this alone." Her voice is

spinning with a mixture of gratitude and fear. "But what if... what if he asks about hall pass week, Lisa? What do I

gentle but firm voice. "Babe, you don't have to tell him every detail unless it comes

"We promised, no lies."

know about any other possibility. Not unless you

keeping secrets from Jayden makes my stomach twist. But Lisa's right, I know she is. There's no point if it turns out to be

to

dishonest not telling him" I say, voice still

his, then it's his. That's it. That's the story, no questions needed.

my mind. "You're right. I'll get the tests, keep calm, and stay healthy. One

have answers. You need to get onto this right away." "I promise. I'll find

do you trust

he's in London

you call him, you only need

can

screen. "And Winona, listen. 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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