Chapter 8

Isabelle was shocked. "You're really pregnant? That's some serious bad luck." Shelmaine's voice trembled as she said, "I just took a pregnancy test. It's positive." "Pregnancy tests can be wrong. Why don't we go to the hospital tomorrow to make sure?" Isabelle suggested. "I… I'm not sure." Shelmaine suddenly felt her confidence wavering. "My mind is all over the place right now." "Where are you? I'll come to you." "No need. I'm fine." Shelmaine wanted some time alone. Her thoughts and emotions were in turmoil. "Shelly, are you really okay?" Isabelle asked, still worried. "I'll go with you to the hospital tomorrow." "It's alright. I can go by myself." Unable to persuade her, Isabelle insisted that Shelmaine contact her immediately if anything happened. After the call, Shelmaine received a WhatsApp message from Samuel. "I can't find a document. It might be at your place. Check for me." What document was he talking about? Shelmaine didn't understand. She had packed everything