46. Paying Her Off

Tatiana, Senior year in College...

My heart was beating fast, and my palms were sweating.

Oh god, how did I let this happen!?

But I couldn't change anything now. The thing I was the most afraid of happening, already happened.

I was pregnant.

The weight of the news settled heavily on my shoulders. I stared at the positive pregnancy test, disbelief coursing through my veins. I never expected my life to take this turn, especially during my final year of college.

As the reality sank in, a whirlwind of emotions consumed me. Fear, panic, and uncertainty swirled within.

But what about Hunter? What would he say about this?

We had been dating for nearly three years now, and he told me he loved me and I believed him. But did he love me enough to welcome this child into his life?

Hunter had a bright future ahead of him as a biochemist. He had always been driven and focused on his career aspirations. Throughout college, he excelled in all of his classes and I was proud of him for it. His dream wa