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my's

ur differences aside for once

mother and younger sister. They looked so helples

is clear, Jeremy. I don't want to feel indebted to you, so I'll work and pay

for my family. I had done all the tests on the woman, and she was healthy. It

in New York started facing numerous complications, and I needed a fresh start.

Though a month had passed, she looked the same-the woman I had been

to interfere in my life. You and I are over, Jeremy. Consider th

ia mumbled, bowing

ome on, Ameli

octors confirmed her grandmother's discharge, I glanced at my watch. A knot formed

take it from here," I hear

dress and the keys to the apartment. And..." I

Amelia shook her head as

pping with this. Nana needs healthy meal

y?" Tears welled in her eyes a

She was no longer my responsibility. Except, she was pregnant with my child, and I couldn't let her suffe

sniffed, her gaze

umping loudly in my chest. The knot in my s

I drove. Damn it! This was what I got for skipping the pills I usually took. My

car, and dashed inside. Rummaging through my closet,

ntil the pain subsided. My vision cleared, and I exhaled. The pills were runn

*

ia's

e thrilled for me. But all I could think about was working extra hours to pay Jeremy

ed back in a high ponytail, and my lips matched the shade of my dress. I chose f

get us ice cream on my way back." I chuckled lightly, rubbing my belly. I had formed

My lips twitched into a smile, but doubt crept in. I hoped Jeremy would a

meeting new people, and maybe I could finally make a friend. Si

ng Nana some of the soup I made last n

a." I took her han

Nana said, smiling bac

d in re

yourself." Nan

ing. I took the elevator to the 5th floor. According to the brochure that had

entered, a lady was sitting behind her desk. She wore a cr

ng up and extending her hand for a handshake. Her

Amelia,"

ptop and the files you'll need to start work today. The boss has asked

chair, and several files were neatly stacked on my desk. A laptop and a steaming cup o

d to know about your position, but I can guide you through i

the table to sit in my chair. It felt soft and comfortabl

a minute of silence. I watched her smo

tten how handsome he looked in casual wear. His long-sleeved cotton shirt and jeans e

get a grip

mile on her face. When she reached

the handle of the mug I w