Chapter 80

Diana Rodrigues

Those words had entered my mind, but they weren't being processed the way they should be. The few letters the doctor had mentioned left me paralyzed, and it's as if everything around me is in slow motion. Mia hugged me, and I felt her embrace, but I couldn't even move.

"Congratulations, dear. A child is a blessing," my new friend spoke.

Geovane also congratulated me, and when I looked at Lemi, I could tell he was frozen too. What was funny is that my eyes seemed to apologize to him. A timid smile to everyone, and it was as if his eyes were sad. News that would catch everyone off guard. I never imagined I would get pregnant so quickly; I didn't plan any of this. In fact, I was on birth control pills to regulate my menstrual cycle. And I have no idea how this happened.

"Congratulations, Diana. My brother will be so happy with the news."

"I don't want your brother to know. He'll want to take my child away from me or make me stay trapped in his country." Mia, Geovane, and