His Lord Justin Kimberly

Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (50)

"Colleagues here have all graduated from prestigious universities and been professionally trained. Surely you understand the phrase ‘know when to stop’?"

Phaimary’s cold voice cut in from the doorway.

The male employee quickly excused himself, leaving just as Arbesa returned to her desk, head lowered.

****

After lunch, Arbesa leaned on the sink, dry heaving.

Her pale face reflected in the restroom mirror.

She was pregnant...

Staring at herself, she acknowledged the reality.

Yes, she was pregnant!

She would be twelve weeks along next week.

Over a month ago, when she bought the pregnancy tests, each result was a clear positive, telling her this wasn’t a dream.

Initially, she had felt joy.

But how to handle this "souvenir" of a night of indulgence? She had no experience, no one to ask for advice.

Orphaned at 15, her parents had died in an accident, leaving her a house, enough savings for her education, and insurance and compensation money.

Living alone since then, she had become increasi