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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!"

not realizing 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,

over the world. For once, the spotlight felt good, like a warm embrace rather than a blinding

then, her

her attention, freezing her mid-motion. Her chest tightened as she read the words: "Miss Annie Confirms Pregnancy

stomach dropped. Her fingers trembled as she clicked on the link.

revelation to the fainting and chaos, now culminating in this. Annie's pregnancy was a bombshell that threatened to

and forced herself to take deep breaths. Not now, she said to herself. Don't

that she

night's revelation still ring through her head, filled with panic and disbelief. The words of Emma from the restroom confrontation replayed her mind, an endless

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defeated-had unveiled herself as a formidable force. Wealthier, more powerful, and infinitely more cunning than Annie had ever imagined. The realization hit

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 her

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