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Vivian paced back and forth in her bedroom after Natalia's call. She had so many questions swirling around in her head. Was Ted the father? How far along was Veronica's pregnancy? How was her sister's mental health and well-being? Vivian missed having her sister always there for her at any minute of the day she needed her. Her mind drifted to Ted, Vivian knew he would soon arrive for the evening stroll she insisted Vivian take for the baby. The discussion on the status of there had been put on hold since she found out she was expecting. She picked up her cellphone and for a minute she toiled with the idea of calling Leslie. She had missed being close to him, seeing him at the office always felt like torture.

Vivian's heart wavered as she contemplated reaching out to Leslie. The thought of his warm presence, the familiarity they once shared, tugged at her emotions. She longed for the comfort and connection they had, but the fear of complicating things further held her back. Her mind re