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His mother's influence on him was subtle. "Aiya, if you don't like to, you don’t have to look for one. Being single and having a DINK family is quite popular nowadays! It's not a bad thing to be single, it's good to be single, you just have to feed yourself. Besides, being single doesn’t mean he’ll be all alone. If he’s single, he’ll still always be our child, and will forever be with this family and not move out to have another family of his own. Isn’t it good, aren’t you happy to have your son accompanying you..."

“You have it all together. You’re running a company, you have a house, and—” “I started on third base. Sure, I work hard, but my parents invested in my company when I was just starting. You can’t compare yourself to me. Plus, I don’t have it all together. I’m single, pregnant, and about to raise a child by myself.” Single? Did she just say that? “No one has everything. We’re all just trying to do our best—” “Ami, you’re single?” Her eyes widen as she realizes what she’s said.

"Hehe, you've figured it out." Emily playfully twirled a strand of her hair before adopting a serious tone. "Actually, you can look at this matter from a multifaceted perspective. For example, you own a small company now. While you may not be filthy rich, you don’t have to worry about your basic needs and you can afford to hire help and provide for your children. But now, imagine an ordinary working woman from an average family background, education, and job skills, who’s in the midst of building her career. For her, being a single mother presents a tremendous challenge. Besides, don't you find nurturing a baby into an adult incredibly rewarding?"

Mara was postpartum. Grant: $15k for equipment. Kael’s mentorship: “How to not kill each other when you’re both exhausted.” 2. *Luis*: Single dad. Bike repair shop. Grant: $8k. Adia’s mentorship: “How to bring your kid to work and not feel guilty.” 3. *Priya and her mom*: Catering business. Grant: $20k. Both of them: “How to fight about money and still eat dinner together.”

Once, she lifted a refrigerator by herself when it blocked the fire escape during a false alarm. Month four. Her belly rounded noticeably under baggy hoodies. Customers at the diner started commenting. Marco pulled her aside one night after close. “You keeping it?” he asked, eyes on her stomach. “ Them,” she corrected quietly. “Twins.” He grunted. “Tough life for a single mom in this city. You got anyone?” Aria’s laugh was bitter. “No one worth mentioning.” He offered her the morning shift so she could rest more. She almost cried. Almost. Crying was dangerous. It made her weak again.

"Oh, honey." "I never had a real family." The tears were pouring faster now. "My parents died when I was five. Grandmother Caine tortured me for years. I've been alone basically my whole life. But this baby..." I touched my stomach. "This baby is mine. My family. Someone who will actually be mine." "You're really sure about this?" Bella sat down next to me on the bathroom floor. "Because being a single mom is hard. Really hard. And you have so much going on right now, the research, your parents' case, Nicholas, Alexander."

Sarah told me, snuggling next to me on the sofa. I looked at her and smiled. She didn’t look much different than she did in high school, but life had changed so much for her since then. Now she was a single mom, and the father wasn’t in the picture at all. “That’s awesome,” I told her, squeezing her hand gently. “Sometimes I’m in awe of how you do such a great job at raising him all by yourself. You should be proud of you, mama bear.” She shrugged then gave a weak smile. “Eventually, you get used to it.”

I couldn’t deny the flutter in my chest whenever he called to check up, but it was always accompanied by a sinking feeling in my stomach. I was a single mother. My Son, Liam, was just two years old—a bright, bubbly little boy who was the center of my world. But I couldn’t shake the fear that my status as a single mom would be a dealbreaker for someone like Smith. He was a wealthy, smart, handsome bachelor with a glamorous life. Why would he want to get involved with someone who already had a child? The thought haunted me, especially as our connection deepened.

I didn't even bother to interfere as I kept smiling, watching their drama. They're the only joy in my life. Five years had passed since my world had been turned upside down. Now, I nestled in the quiet town of Ohio and found myself navigating the challenges of single motherhood, which brings me nothing but joy every time I look at my kids because they’re the ones who kept me going. They got everything they needed including a caring father. “ Mom, is Maverick not coming home today?” Jersey asked. “ Yeah, he got a lot of lives to save and will be a little busy for a while but he will be home soon.” Hearing that, they beamed with joy.

Her twins were growing more curious and suddenly craving a father’s love, the one thing she couldn't give them. She had tried her as a single mother but there was so much one person could do. “Aiden wear your socks please,” she pleaded. “Addison, you too. Grandma Ava's waiting for you.” The twins grumbled a little but did what she said. They observed the look on Sophia's face then mirrored her expression, climbing onto her leg as she struggled to type on her laptop. “Are you okay mummy?” they asked simultaneously. She nodded, “Yes babies, mummy just has a lot of work to do.”