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12. To Keep or Not to Keep
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2021-06-28 14:59:44Victory and Arthur left the doctor's office in a daze, both lost in their own world. The discovery of Victory pregnant was alarming, shocking them to the core.
Their eyes were stricken, bodies tense and both faces wore identical grim expressions.
They walked listlessly to the dispensary and waited for a few minutes for some tablets which would help Victory with her morning sickness. The doctor also prescribed iron and folic acid supplements that she should take if she plans on carrying the pregnancy to term.
The tablets felt heavy in her slender hands, a grave reminder of the culmination of their actions at the Plaza Hotel. Actions which both had absolutely no control over. A tragic event that resulted in dire consequences, colluding both their worlds together.
It was like God had played a cruel joke on them and now it is time to pay the price.
By the time they left the hospital, it was already late in the after
F. A. R.Hi! What do you think Victory will decide? I look forward to reading your comments. xx F.A.R. Ps: I’d be most thankful if you give me some stars and share your review for the book. Thank you!
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