Chapter 0503

Chapter 0503

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Maximus felt a surge of fury spread through him like wildfire. He wanted to strangle the boy–Adrian, that foolish, reckless boy. He wanted to scream. Laura, his little girl, his baby, the child he had only recently accepted as his own, was no longer a child. She was a woman, and most likely, she was carrying a new life inside her.

On the other side of the bathroom door, Laura collapsed onto the floor. Her eyes brimmed with tears, and her hands trembled uncontrollably. How could she have been so naive? How could she have believed she wouldn’t get pregnant? Adrian must have known better. Her mind raced with panic, but her phone was back on the chair in front of the doctor. Summoning her courage, she opened the pregnancy test and followed the instructions. Her stomach churned as she waited for the result.

“Laura, you’re pregnant,” she whispered to herself as the two pink lines appeared. She gasped, covering her mouth with her hands, the test slipping from her fingers to the floor.

Hearing the muffled commotion, Maximus and Fred exchanged a glance and moved closer to the bathroom door. Maximus knocked gently.

“Laura, my love, are you okay? Can I come in?”

resting on the doorknob. “Laura… I’m coming in,”

something drastic. When he stepped inside, he saw her sitting on the floor, clutching the test in her trembling hands. Her eyes and nose were red, her tear–streaked face fixed on the test as if she couldn’t believe what it was

arms, holding her tightly as he

okay,” he murmured. “I

her

I’m going to be a grandfather,” Maximus said, looking into her eyes with a faint smile. Though

front of Fred. Laura handed the test to the doctor, who glanced at it and confirmed the

run some additional tests. We know you’re pregnant, but we need to determine how far along you are, check your health, and prepare your medical records as a future mother.

sad about. You’re young and inexperienced, sure, but trust me–no one is ever truly ready to be a parent, Look at me; I’m 53 years old, and I only just became a father. There are

just became a father?” Maximus asked,

trust me, I’m far too old for all this! But Laura, dry your tears and stay strong.

his daughter, taking her hand and giving her an encouraging nod. She met his eyes and felt a spark of reassurance in

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