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."

test home, locked herself in her

back quickly. There were two red

pregnant. She was carrying Jonah's

come into the world under the unspoken hopes and dreams of both of them.

over.

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

no hesitation or second-guessing-she was keeping

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

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SUMS

felt so heavy for so long, suddenly came alive

a mom! She didn't

touched her

going to love you se so much content

rang. It was

"Hey, Hailey," Celine said."

are you free today? I want to

meet at Paestro

arrived at Paestro Restaurant and spotted