Chapter Seventy Seven

I was torn between my love for Rueben and my desire to have my mother's acceptance. But it seemed that in their conflict, I could only choose one. As I lay there, my heart heavy with the weight of my decision, I vowed to myself that no matter what, I would fight for the happiness and well-being of my unborn child, even if it meant facing the disapproval and rejection from my own mother.

But for now, in the seclusion of my room, all I could do was cry myself to sleep,

I woke the next morning to the sound of urgent knocking on my door. Startled, I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the door, wiping the remnants of sleep from my eyes. Salie stood on the other side, her face etched with worry.

"Naomi, you need to see this," Salie said, her voice trembling with a mix of concern and shock.

Confused, I followed her into the living room where she had her phone in hand. My heart pounded in my chest as she handed it to me, gesturing for me to take a look. I glanced down at the screen, and