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2024-10-29 19:42:56The awkward silence circling in the room became uncomfortable as everyone watched Carmen cry her eyes out.
Then Dr. Rebecca frowned at everyone else and said, “Let's give the mother and her baby some privacy.”
Everyone hesitated for a moment, then Mr. Wilson and Mr. Smith walked the room. Afterward, Mrs. Smith came out, followed by Dr. Rebecca and her team.
“Doc, I'm sure you love your job, right?” Mr. Smith mumbled, glaring at Rebecca.
“I'm a doctor, not a reporter, so you don't have to threaten me, Mr. Smith. I know how to keep my mouth out of things that don't concern me, so does my team. Right, guys?” Rebecca with a brave face, yet there was a hint of fear in her voice.
“Yes, doc.” Her team said in unison.
Although Mr. Smith still felt a bit uneasy about people knowing that the child belongs to Liam and not Dax, he knew from the fear in their eyes that they were going to keep their lips sea
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He was never mine   You've lost the right to see me as such
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