She did not want to accept it.

She was not supposed to accept it.

Yet the evidence was clear.

As the gynaecologist explained how it was possible for even the most foolproof birth control to have a loophole, Reyona simply nodded and stared.

Her mind was racing with a thousand and one thoughts.

“It is very rare…”

Pregnant. She was pregnant.

“...1 out of 100…”

She will be a mother. Somebody's mother.

“Ma'am. Are you with me?”

Reyona looked at the woman staring at her in inquiry.

She saw Dr. Romano was looking at her with his typical passive face.

Tears glistened in her eyes as she looked over at...