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2024-10-29 19:42:56When I finally managed to fall asleep, the sun had already risen. But that was no problem for Julian... as soon as he let go of those bombastic words, he fell into a deep sleep. His strong arm remained on me, holding me in a spoon while his heavy breathing tickled the back of my neck and possibly my chest.
I was anxious… my heart was fluttering and uncertain. My father didn’t react in the best possible way to my relationship with Julian, but I can’t blame him for that. In fact, I think he responded better than expected. His cold shoulder to his best friend was understandable... and I confess, I also expected him to resent me.But things have finally started to settle down, I think. Julian and Daddy seem to be on good terms, but I’m scared that the news of my pregnancy will upset this little bit of progress. No, it can end things for good. I’m not going to lie… the thought of it scares me.My father is the only family I have left.
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