Chapter 81

The motion stopped, and the room was suddenly silent. Emma's knuckles whitened on the phone as she whispered, "Mom. Til call you back.

She hadn't even turned a step further when a loud, cheery "Surprise!" exploded from the kitchen.

Emma almost jumped out of her skin, clutching her chest as her twins, Emily and Ethan, burst into the room while Brandon followed them. Emily clutched a cake, wearing a very proud smile; Ethan was bouncing around beside her. "Oh my God, you scared the life out of me!" Emma exclaimed, bursting out laughing as her gaze shifted from her children to Brandon.

Brandon stepped forward, his eyes warm and sincere. "Congratulations, Emma. You've outdone yourself. I'm so proud of

your

Enuna's heart softened at his words, but suspicion flickered in her gaze. "Wait a minute. How did you get in here?" she asked. narrowing her eyes at Brandon.

Ethan piped up with a grin, "We let him in, Mom!"

her turmoil, began setting the table with the feast he had brought. The spread looked incredible, and as they sat down together, the tantalizing flavors only added to the joyous atmosphere. Emma savored the moment, her heart swelling with gratitude for the people around her. After breakfast, she sat back

inbox was flooded with congratulatory messages, glowing reviews, and support from people all over the world. For

then, her scrolling

article headline grabbed her attention, freezing her mid-motion. Her chest tightened as she read

Her fingers trembled as she clicked on the link.

in this. Annie's pregnancy was a

deep breaths. Not now,

she knew that she could not overlook this

and disbelief. The words of Emma from the restroom confrontation replayed her mind, an endless melody that cut a little deeper with each reprise. Annie had taken them

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Annie had ever imagined. The realization hit Annie like a freight train:

alleviate Annie's discomfort. Her chest tightened as she recalled the look in Emma's eyes last night: a mixture of confidence and disdain. Annie firmed her fists underwater, her nails digging into

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