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Ethan’s POV

The drive to the estate felt like a ticking bomb counting down to disaster. The night was engulfed with an oppressive silence, broken only by the rhythmic hum of the car’s engine. Lila sat beside me, her face pale, her hand resting protectively on her stomach. My chest tightened at the sight. She looked exhausted, yet her resolve was unshaken.

She shouldn’t have to bear any of this