UNEXPECTED TURN OF EVENTS

CHAPTER 7

Taking a deep breath, I mustered the courage to speak. "Alexander, there's something important I need to tell you," I began, my voice quivering slightly. His eyes narrowed in curiosity, sensing the gravity of my words.

"I found out yesterday that I'm pregnant," I continued, my voice barely above a whisper. The words hung heavy in the air, and I watched as his face froze for a few seconds, his eyes widening in a mix of shock and disbelief.

The silence that followed was deafening. I had expected a range of emotions from him—surprise, maybe even concern or happiness. But the coldness that settled over his features was something I hadn't anticipated.

His voice, when it finally broke the silence, was distant, detached. "You should abort it," he said matter-of-factly, his words hitting me like a blunt force. My heart sank, anger and hurt bubbling within me.

"What?" I managed to utter, my voice trembling with a mix of confusion and indignation. "H