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The Scan

Author: Ivy Quinn
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-10-16 12:05:00

Morning arrived with the weight of the appointment already settled in the room.

I dressed slowly, choosing soft clothes that wouldn’t press against my abdomen. The low pressure remained unchanged, a constant companion rather than a crisis. I checked once more for any sign of bleeding. Nothing. The small life inside me was still holding its place, at least for now.

Security escorted me down to the private car. The drive to the clinic was short and quiet. I k
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