Chapter 83

Valerie

My eyes fluttered open, finally i was able to see. I had almost felt lost in my ownself. I satred at the ceiling without moving at all. it took more than a minute before all things came crashing down to my mind. I looked around and my father was the first person on whom my eyes fell upon. As I lay there, my father's worried expression softened, and a sense of relief washed over me. "You scared me, Val," he said, his concern evident in his voice. "Shay told us you are pregnant, and it scared me for you. I mean, you were drinking, Val. You shouldn't be so irresponsible about your health. You have a little one to care for, and I need my grandchild healthy and cute."

His words pierced through me, a mix of admonishment and genuine care. But before I could respond, Carmen interjected, her tone tinged with amusement and exasperation. "God, she just found out about her pregnancy today, Bryan. Give her a rest," she scolded lightly, causing my dad to chuckle in response.

"You are going