Chapter 41

Adrienne's phone buzzed loudly, jolting her from her thoughts. Lisa, sitting next to her, reached over and picked up the phone, glancing at the caller ID.

"It's Daniel," Lisa said, holding the phone out to Adrienne.

Adrienne sighed, her heart sinking at the sound of his name. She took a deep breath and forced herself to answer the call.

"Hey, Daniel," she said, her voice lacking its usual warmth. "What is it?"

"Hey, baby, how are you?" Daniel's voice crackled through the line, filled with concern.

"Have you seen the news? Do you know what's up with them? Where did they get the idea of you getting pregnant from?"

Adrienne felt a wave of exhaustion wash over her, the weight of the situation pressing down on her already weary shoulders.

"Daniel, I'm not feeling so fine," she said, her voice trembling. "Please handle things for this week, and you can call me on Saturday."

Before he could respond, Adrienne abruptly hung up the phone, needing a moment to collect herself. She looke