40. Team

Olivia

Breaking down in tears caught me off guard. The tears seemed to flow without my consent. Was it due to Logan’s persistent efforts to comfort me or the realization of the new side I had discovered in him? I couldn’t pinpoint the exact reason behind my tears. Logan was insistent on understanding, but I reassured him that I was fine.

“Hello ladies,” a tall figure, Jamie, strolled into the clinic with two paper bags in her grasp. I gave her a sidelong glance. “I brought chicken wings,” she announced.

“Chicken wings, really?” I quipped, interrupting her enthusiasm.

“Fine then, maybe I should just leave,” she teased, grabbing the bag as if she meant to go. I didn’t make a move to stop her, knowing full well that she wouldn’t actually leave.

I cleared my throat. “Well… I can handle it, you know. My baby seems to tolerate chicken,” I added, giving my belly a gentle rub.

“You’re pregnant, ma’am!” Lisa’s voice was loud, causing both Jamie and I to look at her. Of course, she'd be shocked