The school day dragged on, but Lily could barely focus on anything. Her mind was an endless storm of worry and confusion. Every interaction with her classmates and teachers felt like it took an eternity, and she couldn’t stop replaying the events of the morning in her head. The idea of making a pregnancy announcement at the moon festival loomed over her like a dark cloud, and now the added fear of being spied on made everything worse. After her final class, she retreated to an empty corner of the library, hoping for some peace to sort her thoughts. However, her fidgeting and anxious glances didn’t go unnoticed. Maya had been watching Lily all day, and the more she observed, the more concerned she became. Maya approached Lily cautiously, not wanting to startle her. “Hey, Lily,” she said gently, sliding into the seat across from her. Lily blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. “Oh, hey, Maya. Didn’t see you there.” Maya tilted her head, studying Lily's face. “You’ve been off al
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