Bitter Confession

The flimsy paper felt like a dagger when it slapped against Clara's cheek. Her eyes darted down to the scattered pages – the so-called "investigation results." A bitter laugh escaped her lips. Two days ago, she'd secretly booked an appointment with a private doctor. The plan? To terminate the pregnancy, then strategically drop the bombshell on Declan, dealing him the ultimate blow. But Lila, that