Chapter 36

Mariam beamed, practically bouncing with excitement. "Oh my God, this is huge! Congratulations to you and Jacob! Girl, he’s going to be a dad!"

"Mariam!" Lena groaned louder, her frustration palpable. "Lower your voice. Please!"

Mariam covered her mouth, but her eyes still sparkled with excitement. "Sorry, sorry! But this is incredible, Lena! I’m just so happy for you."

Before Lena could respond, the door creaked. Her heart skipped a beat. "Who’s there?" she asked, her voice trembling.

No answer.

Mariam glanced at her, frowning. "What's up with you? It’s probably nothing." She waved a hand dismissively, giggling. "You’re being paranoid."

Lena forced a smile, trying to shake off the eerie feeling. "Yeah, I guess."

Mariam changed the topic, launching into more cheerful chatter as if nothing had happened, but Lena couldn’t focus. Her mind was swirling with everything she hadn’t told Mariam yet.

Later that evening, Raul arrived. He brought with him two bags, presenting them with a wide
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