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Chapter 107, Expecting?

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My head is pounding, a dull, relentless ache pressing against my temples. The numbers on the screen blur together, and I blink hard, trying to force my eyes to focus. But the dizziness won’t let up—every time I stand, the room tilts slightly, like the ground beneath me is unsteady.

"Dema, you look pale," Dalia says, frowning as she leans over my desk. "You should go home."

I shake my head, immediately regretting it as the motion sends another wave of nausea through me. "I’m fine. Just need a minute."

Karim crosses his arms, unconvinced. "You’re not fine. You’ve been zoning out all morning. Go rest."

"I said I’m fine," I snap, sharper than I mean to. But I can’t afford to leave. There’s too much to do, and I don’t want to seem weak.

Still, my body betrays me. My limbs feel heavy, my thoughts sluggish. When break time finally comes, I slump in my chair, pressing my fingers to my forehead.

A familiar presence steps beside me. I look up and find out it's Rami.

"You’re still
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