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The natural wood floors and warm white walls were accented by matching wooden shelving for her supplies.
The entire space was cozy and inviting-the exact aesthetic Jade had always loved for herself.
After a quick walkthrough, Jade coordinated with Jewell, grabbed her final belongings, and officially moved in.
her cleaning lady had been meticulous; all Jade had to do was arrange her personal items to her liking.
Once the rooms were set, Jade placed a fresh bouquet of Juliet roses into a cream-colored vase.
She added two cute pink succulents and two lush pothos plants to the balcony to bring some life to the space.
She pulled back the curtains, letting the sunset spill into the room and dance across the walls in golden patches.
Jade stood by the window and took a long, steady breath.
The scent of roses and the warmth of the sun were carried in by the evening breeze.
It was the long-lost, intoxicating smell of freedom.
The weekend arrived.
Jade woke up feeling refreshed and watered her plants before making a simple breakfast and driving to the hospital.
Perhaps Hudson had actually taken her words to heart, as he hadn’t tried to contact her for several days.
Without the constant stress of his presence, her mental state had improved drastically, and even her complexion looked healthier.
She saw the same doctor as before, who praised her as he reviewed her latest charts.
“Excellent work. Every level is perfectly standard. Keep your mood light-a happy mother means an even healthier baby.”
Jade was genuinely thrilled to hear the results were so positive.
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It seemed her little one was a survivor.
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She gently stroked her abdomen, a genuine smile tugging at her lips as she thanked the physician.
“Thank you so much, Doctor.”
The doctor smiled back and waved her off.
“Go on. Just remember to come back next month for your regular prenatal checkup.”
“I will.”
Jade tucked her files into her bag and took the elevator down to the lobby.
Her expression was relaxed, and her steps had regained a certain light, rhythmic bounce.
Even though Hudson hadn’t signed the papers yet, her baby was safe and her career was moving forward-she had nothing left to fear.
The most important goal now was to seize the Harbor City opportunity and build a real foundation for her and her child’s future!
As she stepped out of the hospital, a familiar voice sliced through the air.
“Jade, what an interesting coincidence.”
Jade followed the sound and saw Amara Hoyt standing there.
In that instant, she felt Amara’s gaze drop specifically to her midsection. Jade’s body went taut as she shifted to block the woman’s view.
Amara caught the movement and let out a sharp, mirthless laugh.
“It’s just a prenatal visit. Why on earth are you trying to hide it?”
Jade’s pupils contracted in shock, her eyes filling with pure disbelief as her hand went to her
stomach.
She wasn’t actually here for a prenatal exam today, but Amara’s tone proved she had known about the pregnancy for a long time.
Amara tilted her chin up, savoring Jade’s visible panic as she drifted closer with a slow, predatory stride.
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Her cold eyes flickered toward Jade’s abdomen like a snake’s tongue, making Jade’s skin crawl with revulsion.
“Or is it that you also feel this child is a disgrace that shouldn’t even exist?”
“A disgrace?”
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