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Chapter 26: Anxious

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Elena's POV

I settled into my plush bed, surrounded by the soothing silence of my bedroom. My best friend, Mia, lounged beside me, both of us scrolling through our phones in comfortable synchrony. The soft glow of the screens cast a calming ambiance, and for a moment, everything felt peaceful. But beneath the surface, my mind was a whirlwind of emotions, all centered around the tiny human growing inside me.

My hand instinctively drifted to my belly, which was gradually rounding out. The pregnancy was taking a toll on me, both physically and mentally. The constant fatigue, mood swings, and anxiety were starting to wear me down. I couldn't help but wonder how my life was going to change once the baby arrived. Would I be a good mother? Would I be able to balance parenthood with my own aspirations? The questions swirled in my head, making it hard to quiet my racing thoughts.

This coming Friday loomed large in my mind. That's when I would finally get the results of the paternity test, and
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