187. Abort The Child!
Author: Teddy
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Chapter One Hundred And Eighty Seven

Selena hesitated at the doorstep of her family house. The wind whispered through the ancient oak trees that lined the front yard, their leaves rustling with secrets of generations past. Her heart raced as she clutched the edges of her coat, the weight of her secret threatening to crush her.

She took a deep breath and pushed the creaky door open. The familiar scent of her childhood greeted her - a comforting mix of lavender and warm bread. The old wooden floors creaked beneath her feet as she made her way down the narrow hallway, each step echoing the uncertainty that gnawed at her soul.

In the cozy living room, her grandmother sat in her favorite armchair, knitting needles dancing with practiced ease. The room was bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows that danced across the walls. Selena's mother, Maria, sat on the worn-out couch, her eyes fixed on a family photo on the mantel.

"Selena," her grandmother said, her voice l
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