Gabriella got kidnapped

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Amid the bustling activity at the flower shop, the anticipation of closing up and returning home early settled in for Gabriella. The energetic atmosphere was a change from the drama that had occupied her recent weeks. As the day transitioned into evening, the thought of her pregnancy becoming a reality began to sink in.

Tidying up her array of flowers and preparing to lock the doors, her routine was interrupted by the ringing of her phone. With a sense of curiosity, she retrieved her phone and noticed Emily's name on the Caller ID. A smile graced her lips as she answered the call.

"Hello, Emily. Yes, I'm just about to head home. I've decided not to linger outside for too long," Gabriella reassured her.

Emily's voice, warm and concerned, flowed through the phone's speaker. "Gabriella, that's a wise choice, especially with everything going on. How are you feeling? Is the pregnancy treating you well?"

Gabriella leaned against the counter, her fingers lightly tracing the petals of a n