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Elliot had always valued order and control, but the silence in his home since Mia left was anything but peaceful. It felt heavy, filled with unspoken accusations. The memory of their last argument haunted him—Mia standing her ground, defiant and determined.
One day, while walking past a café, Elliot froze. Through the window, he saw Mia sitting in a booth, her hand resting on her rounded belly. She was pregnant. Across from her was Joshua, Elliot’s best friend of twenty years, leaning in with a concerned expression. A wave of confusion and anger washed over Elliot. Without thinking, he stormed into the café.
