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Heart stared at the text message she received. She had been looking at it for a while, trying to absorb the content. It was a simple message, but she found it challenging to process the details. Was it the details or her decision that was causing the delay in her thoughts?

She was inside Lush’s room because the child fell asleep due to exhaustion and excitement about their upcoming baby. Heart sat on the sofa, absorbed in a video call with Lexi. She was happy to see her whole family gathered for a meal, probably coming from church.

Her siblings were helping with the preparations, and it brought joy to her. Despite their improved circumstances, her siblings remained hardworking. Perhaps, she instilled in them the value of diligence even with some financial comfort.

“Baby,” Lux called, drawing her attention away from the phone.

He glanced at her smartphone and then returned his gaze to her face. “What’s that, baby? Are you watching vlogs and gossip?” he asked in a sweet tone, but sh