Love and fear collided in a single moment when the news brought hope, but his silence threatened to tear them apart.

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Lily’s POV

“What does it say?” Alex’s voice was tight, impatience bleeding through the calm facade he tried to maintain.

Dr. Jones stepped closer and gently took my hands in hers. “Lily, I’m so sorry, but it was just a false alarm. The test is negative.”

I blinked, struggling to process her words.

“What do you mean the test is negative?” Alex’s voice cracked, rough with disbelief.

“She’s not pregnant,” Dr. Jones confirmed quietly.

And just like that, my fragile hope shattered. This is my reality now.

I...