All Chapters of His DNA, her secret: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Elena pushed open the door to her small apartment, the familiar click of the lock echoing softly in the quiet. The day had been long, yet a strange, energized weight pressed on her chest the weight of a choice that would change everything. Her nurse’s scrubs were rumpled from the clinic visit, and she dropped her bag onto the worn sofa, listening to the faint hum of the refrigerator in the background. The apartment smelled faintly of coffee and detergent, simple and unpretentious, much like her life.She wandered into the kitchen and poured herself a cup of water, the cool liquid sliding down her throat. She stared out the window at the city below. Life continued on the streets, cars weaving through traffic, pedestrians bustling past, oblivious to the quiet revolution unfolding in her own heart. For the first time, she felt truly alone in her thoughts, yet not lonely. She had chosen this path, and that alone filled her with a strange, unshakable clarity.Sitting on the edge of the sof

Elena woke to the soft glow of dawn filtering through her apartment window, the city slowly stirring outside. She lay for a moment, staring at the ceiling, listening to the distant hum of traffic and the occasional bird singing its tentative morning song. Her body felt different today, subtly heavier, more aware. She didn’t know if it was nerves, anticipation, or something else entirely. The days after the procedure were quiet, almost ordinary, yet each one carried the weight of possibility, each hour a stretch of time loaded with hope and uncertainty.Her routine at the hospital resumed as usual, and she dressed in her scrubs with a practiced efficiency that belied the storm of thoughts in her mind. The fluorescent lights of the ward, the steady beep of monitors, the soft shuffle of shoes against tile—all of it was familiar, grounding. She moved from room to room, checking vitals, administering medication, comforting patients. To anyone else, she was the same Elena, composed and prof

Elena woke before sunrise, the soft light spilling across her bedroom floor. Her body felt heavier than usual, a dull ache threading through her muscles, and a persistent nausea tugged at the edges of her stomach. She swung her legs over the side of the bed and inhaled slowly, trying to steady herself. Each morning brought a new reminder that the life she had longed for was beginning, though it carried its own complications and uncertainties. She pressed a hand over her abdomen instinctively, as if her touch could steady the tiny, unseen presence within her.Even with the physical discomfort, her mind buzzed with excitement and worry in equal measure. She thought about the weeks to come, the appointments she would need to schedule, the changes in her routines, and the vigilance required to protect this fragile beginning. And yet, underneath all the apprehension, there was an undeniable thrill—a quiet, fierce joy that this was her choice, her life, and her future child. Every flutter o

Elena woke early again, a mix of anticipation and nerves knotting her stomach. Today was her check-up, the follow-up that would confirm whether her tiny, invisible world was thriving or if her fears held weight. She dressed carefully, choosing comfort over style, yet even in her simplicity, a quiet elegance seemed to cling to her. Each step toward the clinic felt like a countdown, each breath measured and deliberate.The clinic’s doors welcomed her with the familiar sterile smell and soft hum of machinery. She nodded politely to the receptionist and took a seat, trying to calm the fluttering in her chest. While waiting, her eyes wandered over the muted walls and the gentle bustle of patients. A nurse passed by with a file in hand, and for a fleeting moment, Elena’s gaze caught the top of a document labeled only with a number—0471. Her heart skipped, though she immediately chastised herself. It was probably nothing, just a routine identifier, yet an inexplicable shiver traced her spine

Elena tried to convince herself it had been nothing more than coincidence. Just a stranger crossing her path, a man she would likely never see again. Yet, hours after leaving the café, Dominic’s presence lingered in her mind, replaying in flashes the cool weight of his voice, the steadiness of his gaze, the way her name sounded when he said it. She scolded herself for even thinking about him. She had bigger concerns now, ones that stretched far beyond fleeting encounters with magnetic strangers.Still, she dreamed of him that night. Not vividly, not in a way that made sense, but he appeared at the edges of her thoughts, standing in shadows, watching her with an intensity that both unnerved and stirred something deep within her. She woke with her heart racing and pressed a hand against her abdomen, whispering softly, “You’re all that matters. Nothing else.” The memory of his gaze lingered, a stubborn ember in her mind, one she could not smother even if she tried.Days passed, but fate