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"What? I’m pregnant?" Hayley exclaimed in disbelief, her thoughts a whirlwind of confusion. "How? How could this happen?" She questioned absentmindedly, wracking her brain for answers to her question until she finally recalled she had unprotected sex with Leonardo a few weeks ago before the whole situation started. Ignoring Hayley's shocked reaction, the nurse interjected, "I’ll prescribe some medication for you. You’ll be alright, Miss Catersville. Just be cautious about what you consume for the sake of your unborn child." She offered a reassuring smile. When Hayley remained silent, still engulfed in her thoughts, the nurse called out again, "Miss, are you alright?" She asked, her words drawing Hayley's attention. Hayley gently shook her head as she regained her focus, attempting to steady herself, but her mind was still heavy with anxiety and doubt. The overwhelming news of her pregnancy was disorienting, especially considering the nurse had initially mentioned something about fo
Lillian leaned back in her seat, impatiently awaiting Wendy’s conclusion to her phone call when the news of Hayley’s pregnancy hit her like a bolt of lightning. Her heart raced, prompting her to turn abruptly toward Wendy, who mirrored her shocked expression, her phone pressed to her ear. Lillian's brows furrowed her in deep confusion but Wendy could only shrug as she was still on the phone. Averting her gaze, Wendy exhaled heavily, rubbing her forehead as her frustration mounted. How was Hayley pregnant for the second time? How could this be? She had thought the first time Hayley had gotten pregnant six years ago, was by a miracle as she was the one responsible for Hayley's infertility during her marriage. The doctor Wendy had bought the infertility tonic she always gave Hayley before now had assured her that the victim could never get pregnant no matter what as the tonic was meant to damage her womb. So how was this possible? How was Hayley pregnant again? Wendy's heart twisted wi
Cassidy was engulfed in frustration as she replayed the news clip of Leonardo from two days prior. She had been puzzled about Hayley’s unexpected exoneration, especially since Hayley had faded from public interest. Clara had clarified the situation, explaining how Leonardo had stepped in to defend Hayley and had publicly cleared her name during a press conference.Seated in one of the hospital chairs, Cassidy’s irritation and annoyance was palpable at the change of circumstances. Regardless, She silently watched the video until her patience snapped.“Damn it!” she exclaimed, startling Clara, who was busy arranging their lunch on the table.Clara paused, turning to Cassidy with a look of bewilderment. “What is it, Cass?” she asked gently, but Cassidy responded only with silence.Seething with rage, Cassidy rose to her feet, slipping her phone into her pocket as she walked over to Adrian's bedside. Gently taking his hand, her heart ached as she focused her gaze on him.Clara observed he
"Nina Catersville? I've never heard of that name before..."Adrian's response left Clara and Cassidy in a state of shock, their expressions reflecting their confusion as they stared at him in astonishment.Recognizing the bewilderment on his face, they realized he was genuinely unaware of who Hayley was, without any hint of pretentiousness. And this fazed them the more as they couldn't comprehend his expression.Cassidy recoiled, her brow furrowing in deep confusion, before she turned to Clara, exchanging bewildered looks with her.Clara’s expression mirrored her own confusion. They had not anticipated this reaction from Adrian upon waking; his behavior was unsettling, leaving them both perplexed. Shifting her focus back to Adrian, Cassidy looked into his naive emerald eyes, which seemed devoid of clarity.After a moment of silence, Adrian spoke up, shattering the tension that had settled within them. "Who is she, Cass? You look confused about my lack of knowledge. Both of you seem
Hayley emerged from the bathroom after her morning bath, making her way back to her room. As she approached the dressing mirror, she noticed that Anna had quietly left, leaving her enveloped in an unexpected sense of solitude. She wondered where Anna had gone this time around. Nonetheless, she exhaled heavily, redirecting her gaze.Taking a seat on the stool in front of the mirror, Hayley gazed at her reflection, her thoughts swirling in a chaotic dance as she drifted into contemplation.The recent events surrounding her had begun to weigh heavily on her mind, and Hayley found herself growing increasingly suspicious every time. While she couldn't identify the exact cause, there was a disconcerting energy emanating from Anna that unsettled her. She couldn't tell if it was the uncanny phone calls that Anna often received during their time together, which she had never answered in Hayley's presence. Moreover, Anna frequently crafted excuses to avoid taking those calls whenever Hayley was
Hayley made her way to Rosalie's office after saying goodbye to Anna in their room. As she walked down the corridor, she felt the curious stares of several artists upon her, but she chose to ignore them, maintaining a composed expression as she continued on her path. Though her exterior remained expressionless, her nerves unraveled within her. Upon reaching Rosalie's office, she released a deep breath she didn't realize she had been holding all along. Regaining her composure, Hayley pressed the doorbell, and it wasn't long before Rosalie responded from inside. Stepping into the office, Hayley felt a surge of excitement as she met Rosalie's welcoming smile. Gently closing the door behind her, she beamed and greeted, "Hello, Mom." "Hayley," Rosalie replied, her smile brightening as she rose from her seat and moved around the desk to embrace Hayley. They shared a warm hug before pulling back. "How are you? You're early today," Hayley teased, settling into the chair in front of the d
Meanwhile, the day prior, at the hospital, Clara and Cassidy remained relentless in their inquiries about Adrian's unexpected amnesia. Cassidy struggled to grasp the reality that her brother had lost five whole years of memories, and it was profoundly disheartening. She couldn't believe it nor could she accept it. "Adrian, this is bad..." Clara said anxiously, her sympathetic gaze fixed on him as she sat by his side.Adrian's brows furrowed in confusion as he shifted his attention between the two women. He was still trying to comprehend who this supposed woman was and what made her so important to them. They seemed to be talking about Hayley a lot."What are you talking about?" He asked. "Who is this woman even? What was my connection to her? Why is she so important?"Exchanging worried glances, Cassidy and Clara felt the weight of his questions. Clara hesitated, contemplating whether to disclose the truth about his past relationship with Hayley. She recognized it was essential for h
Hayley had reached out to Emily the day prior to Emily's visit to Adrian in the hospital, requesting that she see him for her sake. Although Emily initially declined the proposal, given she wasn't familiar with both Adrian and the people surrounding him and also thought it was a bad idea, Hayley’s persistent persuasion eventually convinced her to visit him in her stead. Hayley was unable to visit personally due to her ongoing program commitments, which led her to ask Emily to represent her. Though Emily wondered how she would be able to navigate her way through to his ward, knowing he had his security sister around him always, Hayley had assured her that she had taken care of it all. With that clarity, Emily had eventually decided to pay Adrian a visit on Hayley's behalf, so she could also deliver the gifts Hayley had arranged for him.Now, as Emily approached Adrian's ward, with the guidance of Nurse Essy, her heart raced with anticipation as she was unsure of what to expect. She f