The Divorce Prescription

This past month had felt like a fog for Hailey-her mind completely consumed by thoughts of Jonah. She hadn't even noticed her missed period.

Her cycle was always regular. This time, it was late by an entire month.

She thought back to the times she and Jonah had been together-there had been no protection.

Jonah wanted to get married and have kids. She loved children, too. They had both decided just to let things happen naturally. Could she be pregnant?

Hailey didn't dare tell her mom. She didn't want to worry her parents.

"Mom, I haven't had much of an appetite lately. Maybe I've just been too tired. I don't feel like eating anything heavy," Hailey said.

Miranda gently patted her daughter's back. "Then, I'll go make you a fruit bowl. That should be easier on your stomach."

Hailey nodded. "Thanks, Mom."

As soon as Miranda went to the kitchen, Hailey stood up and left the house. She headed to a nearby small pharmacy.

The lady at the counter looked at her. "Sweetheart, what are you looking for?"

Hailey replied, "Ma'am, I'd like a pregnancy test."

The shopkeeper handed it to her. "Ten dollars."

"Thanks."

took the test home, locked herself in her room,

result came back quickly.

She was carrying

the unspoken hopes and dreams of both

over.

on her lower belly. This would be her first time becoming a mom. She still couldn't fully grasp that a new life was already growing

hesitation or second-guessing-she was keeping

and incredibly smart He and Aileen were both at the top of their class. With

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heart, which had felt so heavy for so long, suddenly came

mom!

happiness She gently touched her stomach and whispered, "Welcome to this

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her phone rang. It was Celine

"Hey, Hailey," Celine said."

free today? I want to

Let's meet at Paestro Restaurant

arrived at Paestro Restaurant and