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Dinner continued in tense quiet, the food untouched. The roasted lamb grew cold, the wine sat undisturbed in its glasses. Only the faint hum of the garden lights filled the air.<\/p>\n

Michael leaned back, exuding confidence, his arm casually around Sofia\u2019s shoulders. \u201cWe\u2019re expecting in two months,\u201d he declared boldly, his gaze sweeping the table. \u201cA fresh start\u2014for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

I offered a faint smile, not of warmth, but of resolve. \u201cA fresh start,\u201d I echoed softly, as if raising a glass.<\/p>\n

Sofia shifted, her hand resting on her belly. She glowed, yes, but unease flickered in her eyes. She sensed the heavy silence of my family pressing upon her.<\/p>\n

Michael, however, reveled in it. He leaned closer, his eyes fixed on mine. \u201cOlivia, it\u2019s time to stop pretending. Sofia is carrying my child. It\u2019s time everyone embraced that.\u201d<\/p>\n

I drew a steady breath, reached beneath my napkin, and retrieved the envelope. My hand was steady. Calmly, I set it before him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s this?\u201d he asked, a smirk playing on his lips.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dinner continued in tense quiet, the food untouched. The roasted lamb grew cold, the wine sat undisturbed in its glasses. Only the faint hum of the garden lights filled the air. Michael leaned back, exuding confidence, his arm casually around Sofia\u2019s shoulders. \u201cWe\u2019re expecting in two months,\u201d he declared boldly, his gaze sweeping the table….<\/p>\n

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