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Chapter 38: To co-parent this child?

Author: Lauren
last update publish date: 2025-03-14 19:33:20

Candice POV

Downhearted, I returned to my bedroom.

I needed someone to talk to. Someone who would understand. So, I grabbed my phone and dialed Ruby’s number. She was the one person I could rely on to help me sort through my tangled emotions. It rang a few times before she answered, her voice warm but laced with concern.

“Candice! You finally called! I’ve been worried about you. How are you? Are you okay?”

I hesitated for a moment, then said softly, “Ruby, there’s something I need to tell you
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Funmilayo Idodo
Nice write up but not well concluded
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Marama Harris
I'm really enjoying this story so far! A few gaps in the storyline need to be 'filled in' to give the story a better flow...
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