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“It could have been a lot worse, I guess,” she admitted

Adaed “Safety wise, I know that I’m clean and was able to discover from your health records in your employment files that you are too And you nancy was forestalled Definitely could have been worse”

“Yeah Whe lucky e…” Gabrielle’s voice suddenly petered off as the word pregnancy really sank in Her mind darted as she tried to remember when she’d last had her period in the last two months The hectic work schedule, the tension and stressful environment…Oh no

She stared at Adam and her , the stomach cramps…could it mean she was…?

No way Not freaking likely

“Gabrielle? Look, I’ht you here without your consent But I was really worried about you It felt like it wasyou hard with all the responsibilities you’ve had to take on”

“Why apologize? I’ my job Well, not that it’s my job yet”

“One thing for sure, I find it admirable that you made it this far You should feel proud Not many could have stood to the test”

“I feel like it’s the first ti,” Gabrielle said soberly “Or found anything truly worth rew husky as she spoke, her eyes lifting to meet Adam’s He had an intense look in thehed nervously

“Thanks for o”

“It’s Saturday, so you don’t have to worry about work or being late If you have nowhere else to be, why don’t we have some breakfast?” Adam offered

Gabrielle couldn’t iine why he’d want to spendhi on him “My best friend Ayana will be worried We’re roommates,” she explained