's scent diffuser. It's because Krystal loves roses so much. I didn't mind it because it was refreshing

and woods. It made me feel like I was

opened the office door after lunch, I felt queasy. I rushed to the toilet and ended up vomiting everything I

lled without pause or apology. I had no idea how long I had been in the bathroom. F

cket and made a short call to Naomi, the

el

he immediately came in to check on me. She supported me to stand near the sink an

this happ

eyes teary. It made

eating any

te, Naomi," I said

eucalyptus oil. M

the warm liquid around my neck, upper chest, abdomen, and w

alm of my hand. I rubbed it gently and inhaled it sl

it wit

et stomach and sudden nausea. I didn't realize t

ny

ything weird, but it's tormenting me like this. I've never felt

wanted to cry because I felt... helpl

tient,

ient? There's no poi

hing reckless, you

edric? What makes you so eager for me to say I'm pr

ly patted my back, trying to soothe me, but I still didn't want to stop crying. So, I int

ur decision. Whatever Cedric's re

ftly. "And what if

ks, even though it was a real struggle. Every now and then, I would inhale the eucalyptus aroma and feel bette

I didn't dare ask Krystal to change her favorite aroma. Oh, it seems li

oing something I shouldn't have and it bears fruit too. If I

ant a man who will spend the rest of his life responsibly with me. It's not just about money.

o happen in my life. Again. I still remember clearly when this very mouth uttered the noble call of 'daddy.' He left me

mother left with a crazy person. But I still had my father. So, let my mother go wit

here a guarantee that he will stay by my side? Not necessarily. And I don't

. A

ric was in front of me. Tck! What does he want? Why does he always show u

rking overt

puter's toolbar. I closed my eyes for a mom

working o

y packed up all my belongings, checked my emails one more time in case th

work for the day and shared all the schedules with

ght, Anya. Th

ork and her desire for perfection in everything, I always adm

. A

o leave the room. I didn't need to look

e lemon tea this

I preferred confronting the person who took the liberty to leave me notes

right,

hat." I glanced briefly at him, giving him a sharp look to

to hear his repl

*

et the night breeze mess up my hair. Occasionally, I took a sip from the mug, jasmine tea,

conversation with Naomi on the way home from work. She scolded me harshly, ev

who had been silent since she got into the car. She had asked about my condition ear

d that hormones of young pregnant women were indeed weird and unpredictable. I k

my body. I didn't mind bringing Dona into this conversation, but I felt more comfortable talking

aura immediately turned gloomy. The way she talked had changed too. This made me see her as an o

just term

you c

ined s

ocent. If you intend to do that, you're a murderer, Anya. Have you thought about

at fault. Because of my stupidity, I got pregnant.

re he'll take responsibilit

for someone to take

of frustration. "

Naomi's words just now. "I'm not thinking

the way out. At least, so that the bab

nger cared how emotional I had become lately. I could cry again. "Are you thinking a

being poor because

because of hard work that knows no time. And I appreciate it all. All of it, without except

s gripped the steering whee

I don't know why, but I believe Cedric has a great potential to leave me. I'll end up l

u're making, Anya? You can live

like? What do I answer, Naomi? What? I don't want to answer all those questions if Cedric leaves me someday. It's be

your mind is too

ried to engage me in conversation, I refused. I felt my decision was very right. No party will be h

rumors will spread that I'll marry Cedric. The office boy. Not to mention the judgment about how

eady dipped myself into foolishness once. For

cannot choose whose womb they are born from. Right now, you are be

Naomi's car leave the