Chapter 143

Caroline's POV The news hit me like a punch to the gut. Dr. Molina’s words kept ringing in my ears, and I felt the ground cracking beneath me. Everything I’d built since moving to Harbor Bay was falling apart. Eleanor drove me home, insisting I needed rest. As soon as we arrived, she began making calls. Within an hour, my living room filled up—Kyle, Ava, Ruby, and Nina showed up, all looking worried.Nina looked different these days,more confident since starting at Puma Global. Mabel had already put Liam to bed before leaving, thoughtfully preparing some snacks and drinks for us. “Thanks, Mabel,” I whispered. “You take care, Miss Caroline,” she said softly. “Little Liam needs his mama strong.” After she left, my friends formed a circle around me. Eleanor handed me a glass of water and settled beside me. "Tell them, Carrie," she said softly."They need to know." I took a shaky breath, hands trembling. “I’m pregnant,” I finally said. The silence lasted only seconds before eruptions of gasp