Chapter 74SerenaI woke up slowly, awareness returning in gentle waves rather than all at once.For a moment, I just lay there with my eyes closed, feeling the warmth of the hospital blankets, hearing the soft beeping of monitors, and most importantly, feeling Ethan's hand wrapped securely around mine.Then I remembered.The baby.I'm pregnant.My free hand immediately went to my stomach, resting there gently.There was a tiny life growing inside me.A baby.My baby. Ethan's baby. Our baby.The thought filled me with such overwhelming emotion that tears pricked at my eyes.After everything I had been through, the abuse with Marcus, the divorce, rebuilding my life, finding Ethan, Victoria's attacks—there was this.A miracle.A second chance.A family."Hey," Ethan's voice came softly from beside me. "You're awake."I opened my eyes and turned my head to look at him.He was sitting in the chair next to my bed, still holding my hand, looking exhausted but relieved."Hi," I whispered."H
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