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."

locked herself in her

came back quickly. There were two

pregnant. She was carrying Jonah's

into the world under the unspoken hopes and dreams of both of

over.

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

hesitation or second-guessing-she

handsome and incredibly smart He and Aileen were both at the top of their class. With his genes their child was bound to be just like

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and be a mom! She

She gently touched her stomach and whispered, "Welcome

you se so much

then, her phone rang. It was Celine

"Hey, Hailey," Celine said."

you free today? I want to

meet at Paestro Restaurant

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