As she neared the door, she heard Kevin’s voice.
Her heart skipped a beat, confused. Kevin was supposed to be at a meeting. Had something changed? She paused at the door, barely daring to breathe, unsure of what was happening. Then, she heard Sierra’s voice, and the words that came next cut through the air like a knife.
“She thinks all the late nights are business. Meanwhile, she keeps paying the bills. She’s perfect for that.”
Rachel’s world tilted. Her grip tightened on the gift bag as her mind raced, trying to process what she had just overheard. She heard her mother’s voice next, smooth and cold.
“Let her stay useful. You and Sierra deserve happiness. She never gave you a child anyway.”
Rachel’s stomach churned. She staggered backward, feeling as if the walls of the hospital were closing in on her. The weight of the truth was heavier than she could bear. And then, the final words hit her like a punch to the gut.
“Once the baby’s here, she won’t have a choice. We’ll be a family. A real one.”
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