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23 — WHERE ARE YOU?

Author: Blaq
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-15 23:47:05

ASTRID

“Girl, where have you been?”

“Hi, Zeya. Can I spend the night?”

Zeya’s smile disappears when she notices my wet cheeks and puffy eyes. She steps aside immediately, ushering me into her cozy apartment.

“What happened?” She asks softly, taking a seat beside me on the sofa.

“Where have you been?”

I wipe my cheeks and take a deep, shaky breath.

“I’m pregnant.”

Zeya freezes.

“And the baby is Silvan’s.”

Her mouth falls open and for a moment, stunned silence reigns in the room.

Then I burst into another round of tears.

“Oh, baby.” She whispers, pulling me against her chest. “It’s okay. Everything will be fine. I’m here for you. Tell me everything.”

I oblige. By the time I’m done, Zeya’s eyes are as wide as saucers.

“Wait… you’re an heiress to a multi-million dollar company and you’re pregnant for your step-brother?”

I shrug. “Lucky me, I guess.”

“This is crazy. Are you sure Leilani is really pregnant? I mean, she was hanging out with Claire, and we both know that Claire is a lying,
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