idea formed in her mind; she wanted to mess with Dallas. Before carrying out her plan, Mira took a deep

faction and frustration. She was pleased that Dallas was likely arguing

tomorrow, I'll be very happy," she said, walking into Matteo's room. Mira s

elevator down. She pressed the button for the first floor and quickly stepped out when the doors opened. Heading to the r

iving the woman. Feeling more at ease, she proceeded to the cafeteria. Joining the queue, she noticed

d her, even after she finished eating. As she was about to leave, a message

ought. She then paid for her meal and decided to take a short wal

e smiled upon seeing a deposit from Dallas. "Thank you," she whispered, feeling relieved that

felt drowsy but fought it off. "I should get back

e exercise or stave off sleepiness. She climbed the steps one by one, pausing briefl

eached the top of the stairs, someone tapped her shoulder. Startled, Mira turned to se

Mira resisted, but the woman assured her it was something import

ppearance might have changed, but I sti

ht look similar, but I'm not your fr

ve you're Elmira. I just want to say it's not right to l

an's unsolicited advice. She didn't unders

not another man," Mira lied. "If you're here to spout

nized as a high school classmate. She had hoped her changed appearance woul

back occasionally to ensure the woman wasn't f

do, Mira sat on a provided chair, directly across from the OB-GYN's office. She

disaster? Who knows when Matteo will wake up," she wh

d mature, while his partner dressed casually and appeared

want the baby. She concluded the pregnancy was unwanted. This reminded her that she had

two wee

child?" Mira wondered. But she hadn't experienced any early pregnancy

, her mind racing. What would her parents say if

e test, anxiously wa

t?" she whispered, t