Chapter 0192

Two months later,

Ava was settled into the comfortable couch in Dr. Veronica's office, her therapist. The doctor's warm, genuine smile put her at ease as she asked, "Ava, have you been experiencing any more nightmares or flashbacks?"

Ava shook her head, a gentle, relieved smile spreading across her face. "No, I've been sleeping peacefully. It's been a huge relief, not waking up in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat, with the memories haunting me."

Dr. Veronica's eyes lit up with joy, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I'm so happy to hear that, Ava! Your progress is truly remarkable. You've come a long way since we first started our sessions. The coping mechanisms we've worked on, the strategies to deal with your past... it's all paying off."

The doctor's gaze drifted to Ava's belly, which had begun to rise slightly, a subtle sign of the new life growing within. "And how's the baby doing? Any exciting developments?"

Ava chuckled, a playful glint in her eye. "Always kicking! I