MOMENTS LATER Lena and Eric had been waiting at the hospital reception for an hour when Diana finally arrived, heavily pregnant, her eyes wide with concern and fear.Her partner walked beside her, trying to steady her, but Diana moved as quickly as her condition would allow, her steps hurried and determined.“Diana!” Eric exclaimed, surprise flashing across his face.“You shouldn’t have come,” he added.“I told her the same thing,” Diana’s partner replied with a weary shrug.“Where is he?” Diana asked Eric, her voice tight with panic.“He’s in the exclusive emergency room. We haven’t heard anything for over an hour now, but we’re trying to stay hopeful.”Diana let out a long, shaky sigh. Her gaze then fell on Lena, who sat alone in the corner, staring blankly into space as silent tears streamed down her cheeks.“How long has she been like this?” Diana asked quietly.“Since we got here,” Eric replied. “She’s still in shock. I’ve tried telling her this isn’t her fault, but she won’t s
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