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A turn of events

Author: Janelle Rich
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-06 23:39:56

Morgan's point of view

I could not let her leave. Not like this. Something inside me twisted painfully when I saw Marissa and Glow fighting.

I was furious, but for reasons I could not quite place. Seeing the anguish in her eyes and the bruises on her body... it did something to me. It hurt in ways I was not ready to admit.

I cleared my throat and approached her. “I will take you to the hospital,” I whispered, my voice low.

She pulled her arm away, her eyes filled with exhaustion and defiance. “I do not need your help, Morgan. I do not need your pity.”

I pulled her closer to the door, I did not want Glow to hear our conversation.

“This is not about pity. We need to make sure the baby is okay.” I said, clenching my jaw, struggling to remain patient.

For a moment, she froze. Her eyes softened, then hardened again as she let out a bitter laugh. “Our baby? Now it’s our baby?” Her voice cracked. “You knew I was carrying your child, and yet you made me cook for you just so you could
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