章節 3: Mother by Chance
Chapter 3: Facing Reality
The days blended together in a haze of prenatal appointments, baby books, and endless questions. Alex's mind reeled with the sheer amount of information she needed to process. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of uncertainty.
One evening, as she was sorting through a stack of baby clothes, Alex's phone rang. It was her mother, Rachel.
"Hey, sweetie, how are you?" Rachel asked, her voice warm and comforting.
Alex hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. She hadn't told her parents about the pregnancy yet, and she wasn't looking forward to the conversation.
"I'm okay, Mom," Alex replied, trying to sound casual. "Just busy with work and stuff."
Rachel's tone turned skeptical. "Alex, I know you. Something's bothering you. What is it?"
Alex took a deep breath and let it all spill out. "Mom, I'm pregnant."
The line went silent.
"Mom?" Alex prompted, her heart racing with anxiety.
Rachel's voice came back on the line, laced with a mix of shock and concern. "Oh, Alex. Honey, I...I don't know what to say."
Alex felt a pang of guilt. She knew her parents had always envisioned a different path for her – one that included a husband, a white picket fence, and a more traditional family setup.
"Mom, I know this isn't what you and Dad expected for me," Alex said, trying to reassure her. "But I'll be okay. I'll figure this out."
Rachel's tone softened. "Of course, sweetie. We'll support you no matter what. But Alex, have you thought about...about the father?"
Alex's heart skipped a beat. She'd been trying to avoid this conversation, but she knew it was inevitable.
"Not really, Mom," Alex admitted. "I don't even know if he'd want to be involved."
Rachel's sigh echoed through the phone. "Well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, let's just focus on getting you and the baby taken care of."
As Alex hung up the phone, she felt a mix of emotions: relief, guilt, and a hint of determination. She knew she had a long, difficult road ahead of her, but with her family's support, she felt like she might just make it through.
The next few days passed in a blur of activity. Alex's parents came over to help her set up the nursery, and Sarah threw her a baby shower. As Alex sat amidst the piles of gifts and well-wishes, she felt a sense of gratitude wash over her.
Maybe, just maybe, this was all going to work out after all.
But as she looked around at the happy, smiling faces, Alex couldn't shake off the feeling that she was missing something – or someone.
Little did she know, that someone was about to walk
back into her life and change everything.
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