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Chapter 83
-Flashback-
Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable.
"Oh, my God! Are you okay?"
"It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe."
"Thank God."
Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind.
"What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back.
"Here,"
"What is—you're—is this—"
Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin
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