Maya’s voice was steady, decisive, leaving no room for argument.“Listen, Izzy,” she said, taking her hand gently. “You need rest. You’re pregnant, you’re not feeling too well, and you need to think clearly. I’ll pack your bags. Then we take the money, cash it out, and tomorrow, you leave. Far away. Somewhere he can’t find you… for now.”Izzy blinked, the weight of it sinking in. “Tomorrow? Just like that?”“Yes,” Maya said firmly. “You’re coming with me. My apartment. Here isn’t safe. Not with his mother still prowling around, not with Dominic caught up in all this drama. You need a place where you can breathe, where you can be safe and not be stressed out. Think about your baby.Izzy nodded slowly, the fight in her softening to exhaustion. “Okay… okay, I trust you.”Maya gave her a small, reassuring squeeze. “Good. Now go lie down. I’ll pack your things while you get some sleep. Tomorrow, you start fresh. A new city, a new life, a new start for you… and your baby.”Izzy let out a sh
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