Lila’s POVI woke up earlier than usual the next day, long before the usual chatter of the neighborhood began, and for once, the heaviness that clung to me wasn’t as sharp. Maybe it was the quiet of this place, or maybe it was the lingering warmth of last night, helping my mom cook, the laughter we shared over dinner but when I swung my legs off the bed, I didn’t feel like hiding under the covers again.I dressed slowly, tugging on a plain pair of jeans that hugged a little tighter than they once did. My reflection in the mirror confirmed what I already knew: the bump was becoming harder to ignore. I slipped a loose shirt over myself and then layered a big cardigan across my shoulders. It fell long, hiding the swell well enough that, at least for now, no one would immediately notice.By the time I stepped into the living room, both my parents were already seated with their morning cups of coffee. The rich smell drifted through the air, mixing with the faint scent of toasted bread.My
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