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    A soft gasp escaped my lips, caught off guard by the intensity of the feelings he stirred in me. Against my will, I found myself leaning instinctively into his warmth.


    “Keep your voice down; we’re in a library,” Dominic murmured, his breath brushing against my skin and sending shivers racing down my spine.


    I bit my lip, the heat rising between us clouding my thoughts. My reaction only seemed to amuse him, his satisfaction evident in the glint of mischief in his eyes. Wrapping an arm around my shoulders, he drew me closer, his touch deepening as the tension in the secluded corner thickened.


    Breathless, I leaned against him, my emotions in chaos, sensations surging like a tide I could barely withstand. A gasp escaped me, my body betraying my struggle to resist.


    “You’re really feeling it now,” he said with a knowing smile, his voice low and teasing.


    Exhausted, I slumped lightly against his shoulder, my chest rising and falling as I tried to steady myself. “You are infuriating…” I whispered, the words escaping between ragged breaths.


    It wasn’t until noon that Dominic finally allowed me to leave the library. He personally escorted me to the hospital, and just before he departed, he gently pinched my cheek, reminding me, “Take care of yourself during this time and try not to wander around.”


    I rolled my eyes inwardly but nodded obediently, eager to send him off as quickly as possible.


    No sooner had Dominic left the ward than Alice arrived. Her expression was heavy as she approached and whispered, “Makenna, the results are in!”


    I was taken aback; this was faster than I anticipated. “Really? How did you manage that?” I asked, curiosity sparking.


    Alice blushed, fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. “Last night, I ran into Amon. He asked a few questions and kind of let it slip. When he realized I needed to test the liquid in the bottle, he offered to help.”


    Amon? I could sense something was going on between them, and I couldn’t resist teasing her. “Oh, so it was Amon.”


    Alice’s cheeks turned crimson, and she looked mortified. She quickly shoved the report into my hands, urging, “Okay, okay, don’t tease me. Just look at this!”


    As I took the report, a wave of unease washed over me. Amon was Bryan’s man. Would he spill everything to Bryan?


    Alice seemed to sense my anxiety and quickly reassured me. “Don’t worry. Amon isn’t one to gossip. I only mentioned needing to test some samples; I didn’t go into details, and he’s smart enough not to pry.”


    I nodded, choosing to trust Alice. Taking a deep breath, I began reading the report, but my expression slowly froze, turning grim.


    The report clearly indicated that the chicken soup contained harmful substances that could induce a miscarriage and weaken a woman’s body.


    My eyes stayed glued to the paper, unable to look away. Heartbreak and disappointment weighed heavily on me, sinking deep into my chest. I was utterly disillusioned with Lily.


    Noticing my reaction, Alice sighed deeply. “Makenna, what do you n to do? Are you still considering using this chance to end the pregnancy?”


    I shook my head firmly. “No, I’ve had a change of heart. Maybe I want to keep this child.”


    Alice’s eyes widened in shock as I struggled to find the right words to exin myself.


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