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."

the test home, locked herself in her room, and took

back quickly. There were two

pregnant. She was carrying

of both of them. It should have been

over.

be her first time becoming a mom. She still couldn't fully grasp that a new life

no hesitation or second-guessing-she was

both at the top of their class. With his genes their child

s

IMS

SUMS

heavy for so

baby and be a mom! She didn't need to be married

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

to love you se so much content belongs to

her phone rang.

"Hey, Hailey," Celine said."

today? I want to treat you

meet at Paestro

Hailey arrived at Paestro