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The First Child Ep. 4

The one week James had given Emily passed quickly. Each day he watched her, waiting to see if she would change her mind. But Emily held her ground. She fed the baby, cleaned the house, and went about her duties, but she never once mentioned the hospital. On the seventh day, James sat in the living room while Emily bathed the baby. When she came out, holding the child wrapped in a soft towel, James cleared his throat. “Emily,” he began quietly, “I gave you one week. That week has ended. Are you ready now to take this child to the hospital?” Emily did not answer immediately. She carried the baby to the bedroom, dressed him, and then returned to the sitting room. James was still waiting. “Emily, I am talking to you,” he said firmly. She sighed. “James, how many times will I say it? I am not going anywhere. Stop pressing me. I will not do any DNA test. I will not do any hospital test. You are the father of this child, and that is final.” James leaned forward, trying to remain calm. “If I a...
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Pregnant Before Wedding Day Ep. 7

The morning light streamed through the curtains when Lily slowly opened her eyes. She yawned softly, expecting to see Dr. John smiling at her. Instead, she found him sitting at the edge of the bed, his face calm but firm. “Lily,” he began in a steady voice, “I know you are pregnant.” The words landed heavily in the quiet room. Lily blinked several times, as if trying to shake off what she just heard. “That’s not true, John. Why would you say such a thing?” she asked, her voice low but slightly trembling.

John did not raise his voice. “Lily, you can deny it all you want, but I already know. Last night, after you went to the bathroom, I collected your urine without you knowing. I tested it myself. Here is the result.” He reached into the drawer beside him and pulled out the small strip. The faint pink lines stared up at her, clear and undeniable. Lily froze, her lips parting slightly. She had not expected him to have proof. Her hands fell to her lap, and her heart began to beat fast.

After a long pause, Lily let out a slow sigh. “Alright, John. You are right. I am pregnant,” she admitted, her eyes fixed on the floor. “It’s not yours. I got pregnant for my boyfriend. I was afraid because he is poor, so I wanted to make you believe it was yours. That’s why I’ve been trying so hard to get you to sleep with me.” Her voice cracked slightly as she spoke. She could not meet his eyes. John sat very still, absorbing each word in silence.


John finally spoke with a calm voice that carried the weight of disappointment. “So all this time, Lily, it was a lie? You wanted to make me raise another man’s child without my knowledge? Do you know what that means? Marriage is built on truth, not on deceit. There is no way we can go ahead with our wedding as planned. I cannot marry someone who would hide something this important from me.” He shook his head slowly. The sadness in his eyes was deeper than any anger could show.

Lily’s voice grew softer as she tried to explain. “John, you don’t understand. My boyfriend… he is poor. He can barely take care of himself, let alone me or a baby. I didn’t want to live a life of struggle. I thought marrying you would give me and my baby a better future.” Her words came out almost like a plea. She wanted him to understand her reasoning, though she knew deep down it was wrong. Her fingers twisted together nervously as she waited for his reply.

“Lily, let me tell you something you might not have heard before. You should never leave a man simply because he is poor today. Life changes. People grow. A man’s present situation is not always his final one. If he truly loves you and treats you with kindness and respect, that is worth more than all the money in the world. Wealth without love becomes empty quickly. Do not throw away a good heart for the sake of comfort.” He said.

“I’ve already broken his heart, John. I ignored his calls. I never replied to his messages. I made him feel worthless. How can I go back to him now and ask for forgiveness? He will hate me. I wouldn’t even know where to begin.” Her words were heavy with regret. She could see in her mind all the times Mekus had tried to reach her, only for her to push him away. The weight of what she had done was too heavy.

“You start by admitting you were wrong. You go to him with humility. You tell him the truth, without excuses. It will not be easy, but it will be the right thing. Money is not everything, Lily. If this man loved you, and you loved him once, then he deserves at least your honesty. Even if he cannot forgive you right away, you will know you did the right thing. That alone will bring you peace in time.” John said.

“You’re right, John,” she said quietly. “I need to face what I’ve done and try to fix it. I came here thinking I was securing my future, but all I did was destroy the trust of someone who truly cared for me. I will go and see him. I don’t know what will happen, but I’ll go.” She stood up and began to gather her things. The room was quiet except for the soft sound of her packing.

When she finished, she turned to him. “I’m sorry, John,” she said in a low voice. “For everything.” He gave a small nod, but said nothing more. Lily walked slowly to the door, shamefully. As she stepped outside, the cool morning air met her face. She knew she had lost John completely, and perhaps Mekus too. But she also knew she had to try. With a deep breath, she walked away from the house, carrying both the weight of her mistake and the hope of making it right.

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