Chapter 41

Chapter 41

After returning from the clinic, Alexandre gathers everyone and shares the news.

"Your shot was on target, Dad," Morgana says, laughing.

Nana, who was seated, quickly stands up.

"What do you mean? So soon? It's not possible; it's too early. Even if Laila was in her fertile days, it's not enough time for the symptoms," Nana says, placing her hands on her waist and squinting slightly. "Laila..."

Laila swallows hard, looks desperately at her husband, and then at her aunt.

"How many weeks are you?"

"Approximately five weeks," she responds in a hushed voice.

Nana lowers her head, quickly calculating in her mind, and then looks back at her niece.

"You got married while pregnant! Why didn't you tell me you weren't a virgin anymore?"

Zayn furrows his brow and looks at Alexandre, who raises his hands and says, "I told her several times to tell the truth."

Zayn looks at Laila, who smiles shyly and says, "I was embarrassed..."

"Stay calm, Laila. All this stress isn't good for the babi