Nina

"And we have now landed in Mountainview. Thank you for flying with us."

The pilot's muffled voice crackled over the airplane speakers, rousing me from a fitful sleep. When I cracked my eyes open, the old woman beside me shot me a smile.

"Sleep well?" she asked.

I nodded, stifling a yawn. "It was much needed, I'll say," I said with a wry chuckle.

"Exhaustion gets the best of us sometimes, especially when we're pregnant," she said, patting my arm. "Make sure you get enough sleep, dear. It's always important."

"I will."

With that, the old woman stood, collected her carry-on bag, and left. I followed suit soon after.

I was grateful to finally have my feet on solid ground. The anxiety of the past few days had left me feeling frazzled, and all I wanted was to be home, even if it was just for a little while. Enzo's reassurance before I left the city had helped calm my nerves somewhat, but I couldn't shake the uneasiness that had settled in the pit of my stomach.

"Okay," I murmured to myself as I walked through the airport toward the luggage pickup. "I'll go home, grab what I need, and then it's off to see the parents."

After grabbing my luggage, I made my way through the terminal and out into the crisp forest air. The scent of pine and the sight of the towering trees filled me with a sense of peace that I had been missing.

familiar pickup truck was waiting for me, and when I finally slid into

that I had arrived back in Mountainview; but I ultimately decided against it for now.

my family, but something more. The panic on their faces

supposed to do now? All I could do, realistically,

radio playing one of my favorite songs, I couldn't help but wonder what if the fortune teller was right? What if I did lose my baby? Was it inevitable? Was it something that

dwindled a bit and the house finally came into view, I shook my head as if to

my father's mansion was full, and I knew I could buy whatever I needed, but

I paused, looking around, but nothing was out of the ordinary. The

rang, and it made me

it to be Enzo, but it

I answered. "What's

Lori's voice was frantic on the other end of the line, something that I rarely heard from her. "Oh, thank god. Are you in

my tone cautious.

spoke again, I could hear the tears

eyes widened. "Jessica? What

in a major car accident, and she's unconscious. They said she has

one of the strongest people I knew. The thought of her hurt and unconscious sent a wave

can, Lori," I replied, my voice trembling.

of the

I began speeding

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