Desperate Agreement

Tears streamed down Elena's cheeks, her resolve unyielding. "No, Liam. It's over. I can't subject myself to this pain any longer. And there's something else you need to know..."

Liam's eyes widened, his voice filled with a mixture of shock and realization. "What is it, Elena?"

Her voice quivered, her resolve unflinching. "I'm pregnant, Liam. And no matter what, I will keep this baby. But I won't subject our child to a relationship built on lies and betrayal."

Liam's face paled, a mix of emotions passing over his features. "Elena... I... I didn't know."

She nodded, her voice filled with a mix of sadness and determination. "Now you do. I will raise this child on my own, surrounded by love and honesty. And you... you need to find your own path, one that doesn't involve me."

As the weight of her words settled in the room, a heavy silence descended upon them. Elena stood tall, her heart aching but resolute, while Liam stood before her, his once vibrant love now shattered beyond repair.

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