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ained to me what happened, she's been he

wered shocked a

rk gray building looming before them. The gravity of the situation hung heavy as th

eaving her child unattended in pursuit of escape with ill-gotten gains. The thought of Ella dying if I hadn't gotten o

erhead as we approached the holding area. A uniformed officer led us to a small r

guilt and desperation evident in her gaze. Abel, standing by my s

pleaded, her voice shaky. "I was desperate, and I thou

rying to flee the country with stolen money is not something I can just unde

ave died, at first I thought you were just childish but you are really just selfish and o

was not only illegal but also morally reprehensib

I beg you to withdraw the charges. I can't bear the thought of

r, spoke with unwavering conviction, "No, Kate. Your actions have consequences,

the situation palpable. Abel's stern stance didn'

ght was necessary for our future," Kate

uldn't involve abandoning your child and breaking the law. You have to face the consequences,

ficer standing nearby. "We won't be withdrawing any cha

waited, Kate's pleas continued, echoing through the station's sterile corridors. Abel's

and Abel standing in the station's cold, unforgiving lobby. The reality of

know this is difficult, but you did the right thing

er thought it would come to this. I never imagined

get through this together. It's a tough si

be going to the doctor tomorrow to make sure everything is alright fo

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nt-lit hospital. Nervous anticipation hung in

an I help you today?"

ointment for fe

ld I have

leaving me shocked realizing that was my las

to the computer, confi

se forms and have a seat. The

t the forms in

nervous." I wh

re in this toge

s of sterile hallways to an examination room. Dr. Hernandez,

a. I'm Dr. Hernandez

l history and any previous attempts at conception. Dr. Hernandez th

ls and ovarian function. After that, we'll conduct a pelvic ultr

o it." I nodde

ts while Abel stood and watched. As we waited f

small smile, holding a folde

t down, our eyes locked on Dr. Hernande

normal range, which is a positive sign. The pelvic ultrasoun

mix of relief and hope in our

s. While these tests provide valuable information, they don't guarantee conce

nd." Abel an

nd managing stress. If you don't see results within a reasonable timeframe, we can

't you have the child the nature way?" She says causi

, just so what you're paid to

I will set up appointment for t

ndez." I say giving h

knowing I am able to pay Abel and contribute to the deal. we headed towards the car when we met wi

ask in shock as Abel picks u

plan to do the same again. Watch your back,