Leslie looked at Vivian intensely, concern etched on his face. "Is employing a lawyer the best course of action? Did you willingly give your child up for adoption, or was she taken from you?" he asked, his voice filled with empathy. "Consider the fact that she's now an adult, she has bonded with her adopted parents for more than ten years. Are you prepared to force a relationship through legal means?" He urged Vivian to carefully weigh her options and think about the implications of her decisions.Vivian gazed at Leslie with teary eyes, her heart heavy with the weight of her past decisions. "What would you have me do?" she asked, fresh tears forming in her eyes. "I feel helpless," Vivian said as the tears rolled down her cheeks.Leslie reached out and gently wiped away her tears, his expression softening with empathy. "I understand this is incredibly difficult for you," he said softly. "Right now, maybe it's best to take a step back and give her space to process what she's learned. Rus

After speaking with Vivian, talking to Bernice wasn't much of a difficult decision. Her words still echoed in Pamela's mind hours after she had gone. "I appreciate your acceptance to see me," she had started. " Believe me, I don't take it for granted," Vivian had said. She paused for a minute before she started again, "My family had never heard of the word, cryptic pregnancy until I went into labour. The doctor explained it to me and my family just hours before I gave birth. Everyone was shocked, myself included. I was just eighteen years old then and never saw it coming. I had sex when I was under the influence of alcohol. The details of the sexual encounter were foggy and that didn't help my case when everyone was asking me while I was in labour who was responsible for the pregnancy. All I could remember was entering the back of a van with a young man. Everything about it was completely foggy, I didn't know who the person was or what happened between us that night.", the room wa

" Everything is perfect. From the scan, you're expecting two babies. You're expecting twins", the doctor said, pointing to the screen. The words hung in the air, heavy with disbelief and joy. Vivian felt a whirlwind of emotions surging through her, a beautiful blend of astonishment, amazement, and immense happiness. She looked at the doctor, whose face was now lit up with a warm smile, mirroring the delight of the news."Yes, you're expecting twins," the doctor confirmed, her voice gentle and assuring.Tears of joy welled up in Vivian's eyes as she marvelled at the screen, where the two amniotic sacs were visible, each housing a precious life. It was a miracle—a double blessing she could have never anticipated.She whispered again, more to herself than anyone else, "Twins... I'm going to have twins."Vivian, in awe and curiosity, questioned the doctor about why the twin pregnancy wasn't detected during her previous scans."Doctor, how is it possible that this twin pregnancy wasn't d

Not long after Vivian arrived at the hospital, she was ushered into the doctor's office where Pamela, Kennedy, and Bernice were already seated. Pamela and Kennedy sat close, their hands tightly entwined, and Bernice sat beside them. The atmosphere was tense, emotions simmering just beneath the surface.With a brave smile, Vivian greeted them all, acknowledging the gravity of the moment. Bernice, ever considerate, greeted her in return, offering a small but reassuring smile.As they waited for the doctor, time seemed to slow down. Every tick of the clock echoed in the room, resonating with the beating of anxious hearts. When the doctor finally entered, a wave of anticipation surged through the room.He greeted everyone warmly, attempting to soften the gravity of the situation. He then brought out the envelope containing the result, holding within it the answers to the questions that had burdened them all.Bernice, sensing Vivian's nerves, gently held her hand, offering a reassuring sque

Vivian guided Bernice to the couch, her heart aching for her daughter. As Bernice sat down, the emotional dam within her burst, and tears streamed down her face. Vivian sat beside her, wrapping her arms around Bernice, offering comfort and solace. She let Bernice cry, understanding that sometimes, words aren't enough, and what's needed is a reassuring embrace.Meanwhile, Leslie, understanding the gravity of the moment, glanced at Vivian and subtly gestured towards the door. Vivian caught his eye and nodded, silently acknowledging his understanding. Leslie stepped out, gently closing the door behind him, giving mother and daughter the space they needed to navigate through this emotional tide. As Leslie drove away, thoughts swirled in his mind like a tempest. He replayed the moments in his head, the chance he had missed to lay his heart bare before Vivian. The fear of rejection gnawed at him, but he knew he couldn't let this fear rule his emotions any longer. He promised himself that th