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Chapter 64
OLIVIA'S POV
As I sat on my couch, after a long week’s work, I thought about Sophia. We had met in college just a few months ago, but our friendship had progressed quickly. I felt so honored when Sophia had confided in me about her pregnancy, and I had promised to support her.
I picked up my phone and dialed her number, wondering how she was doing. I waited anxiously for her to answer. When she finally did, her voice sounded tired and worn out.
"Hey, Olivia," she said. "I'm glad you called. I really need someone to talk to."
"I'm here for you, Sophia," I replied. "But how are you? How's the pregnancy going?”
Sophia sighed on the other end of the
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