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Chapter 31

Author: Diana Ogazi
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Elena’s POV:

I held the test strips in my hands as I looked at the result. Zoey and Irina gave me a questioning look. I looked at them in confusion, and the words couldn't come out of my throat.

I could not believe what I was seeing. It was as if it were all a dream. This is what Nicklaus and my family ever wanted.

“Elena!” I heard a sound coming from the room. I raised my eyes because the voice was familiar and the door was swung open.

It was Nicklaus. He quickly opened the door to run to me, but he froze when he saw what was in my hand.

My breath ceased as I looked at him. My heart was beating fast, and my excitement was growing.

“Did you?” he asked while he stuttered. “Did you take the test?” he asked.

I nodded my head with a smile on my lips as I pressed my lips into a thin line. “I did the test,” I said.

“What?” he asked. His gaze moved to the test strips.

“I did the test.” I spoke out loud, and Nicklaus watched me in disbelief. I showed him the result, and his eyes widen
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