Chapter 80

The magpie's significance became clear when Isaac later returned. It turned out that Miranda was pregnant. The magpie's chirping at dawn was supposed to be a good omen, but Isaac's mood was far from celebratory. He looked worried, and this news had become a heavy burden on his mind. He needed to both reassure Miranda and devise a way to convince her to terminate the pregnancy. Their lack of funds was a significant obstacle in this pregnancy. The few thousand dollars required for the procedure had him so stressed that he felt like his hair was turning gray. As the evening approached, Amelia called Jack to invite him to the library to study together. Lately, they had been studying together more frequently. They had transitioned from secretly hiding their meetings from their roommates. Now, they were openly comfortable with each other. Whenever Amelia encountered difficulties, she would turn to Jack for help. He would always manage to resolve the issues with ease. This had deepe