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“Lys, what were the test results? Are you really pregnant?” Samantha asked, her voice urgent and filled with anticipation. Lysia raised an eyebrow and tried to change the subject. “Mom, why are you here?” She knew that Samantha had a scheduled check-up today at Reeds Hospital, but the clinic she was supposed to visit was in a different building. Running into her mother-in-law in such an awkward situation was the last thing Lysia expected. However, she couldn’t tell Samantha the real reason she was at the obstetrics clinic. Making up an excuse about being there by coincidence would be ridiculous and unbelievable. “I came to visit a niece of mine who works in the obstetrics department at Reeds. She’s actually a very close cousin of Kyle’s. Unfortunately, she had to rush into the emergency room just now; otherwise, I would have introduced you to her,” Samantha explained, still holding onto Lysia’s hand. “You haven’t answered my question.” “Mom, I’m sorry to disappoint you,” Lysia
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