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Chapter 11

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Following that, Claudia moved into a suburban villa Aurelia had prepared to nurture her unborn baby. Bryce and Aurelia were brimming with anticipation for her baby.

Meanwhile, I moved out of our home and set out on a road trip to Havennas.

For years, my life had revolved around Bryce and his endless network of relationships. Now, I felt as though a great weight had been lifted off my chest. I was freed from the place I once called home.

I lay sprawled across the vast grasslands, not a thought in mind.

Summer in Havennas was short. By the time I returned home after witnessing the first snowfall, Claudia was close to her due date.

After I plugged in the phone that I had left at home, I found over a thousand missed calls.

[Jasmine! I saw your abortion records from a few months ago when I used your information to help Claudia with her hospital admission. Was the baby mine?]

Right after I deleted Bryce's message, a call came through.

"Jasmine, was the baby you aborted mine or
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