Chapter 16

Celine POV

Celine sat on the edge of the hospital bed, looking at her friend Rachel as she helped her pack her things. She couldn't believe that she was finally being discharged from the hospital. The past few days had been a blur of doctors, nurses, and medication. She was exhausted, both physically and emotionally, but she was also excited to start a new chapter in her life.

"Thanks for helping me pack, Rachel," Celine said, looking up at her friend. "I don't know what I would do without you."

Rachel smiled and patted Celine's hand. "Of course, girl. You know I'm always here for you. And I'm so happy that you're moving in with Alexander. It's about time you two took that step."

Celine nodded, a small smile playing at the corner of her lips. "Yeah, it feels like the right thing to do. And he's been so supportive throughout all of this. I just hope I can be a good girlfriend and mother to his child."

"Girl, you've got this. You're one of the strongest people I know," Rachel said, zipp