CHAPTER EIGHTY EIGHT: LOST BABY

Sally and Bella had always been close, sharing a bond that went beyond mere friendship. When they discovered the news about Axel and Sarah’s baby, their initial shock quickly turned into a burning resolve. Axel’s past with Sarah had already thrown their social circle into disarray, and now a baby threatened to further complicate the delicate balance of their intertwined lives. Sally sat in Bella’s elegantly furnished living room, her fingers drumming impatiently on the arm of the plush velvet chair. Bella paced back and forth, her high heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor, her mind racing with possibilities. “We can’t let this happen, Bella,” Sally said, her voice low but firm. “Axel’s past with Sarah was bad enough, but a baby? It’ll tie him to her forever.” Bella stopped pacing and turned to face Sally, her eyes cold and calculating. “I know. We need to come up with a plan that’s foolproof. Something that’ll ensure this baby never sees the light of day.” Sally leaned