LittleNovelChapter 0317
Hannah
| made my way down to the dining room the next morning, my eyes still bleary from a fitful night of sleep. Today
was the day of my father’s birthday party, and | was sure that the day would be a blur of activity. But | had my
own plans today.
Noah, Lily, and my parents were already at the table, enjoying a veritable feast for breakfast. The sweet scent of
pancakes and the savory tang of bacon filled the air, and there was already a spot forwith a steaming cup of
coffee waiting
“Ah! There she is,” my mother said as | took my seat. “Are you feeling alright? You left dinner rather abruptly last
night.”
| nodded, grabbing my coffee and taking a sip. | had woken up queasy again, but there wasn’t much left in my
stomach to throw up. The coffee helped.
“I'm fine, Mom. Just... | paused, glancing at Noah, who didn’t look up atfrom buttering his toast. Had to make
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇta phone call.”
My father frowned atover his newspaper. “Hannah, if you're sick, we can just call the family physician
“No, no,” | said quickly, waving my hand. “It's nothing like that.”
My parents exchanged disbelieving looks; clearly, they knew | was full of it. | glanced at Noah once again, who
was now quietly sipping his coffee. His eyes met mine briefly, and | could tell that he was leaving the decision to
tell them up to me.
Taking a deep breath, | decided it was time. They would likely pry until they figured it out anyway. Actually, Mom,
Dad...” | set my coffee down with a sigh. “I have snews.”
They both looked atexpectantly, and | could feel Lily’s gaze onas well.
“I'm... pregnant.”
For a moment, silence filled the room. Tseemed to stand still; even the grandfather clock against the far wall
seemed to halt its rhythmic ticking, and the servant who had been refilling our mugs almost spilled coffee all
over the table.
Then, my mother’s squeal of delight broke through the air.
“Oh, Hannah!” she cried, jumping up to run around the table and embrace me. “This is wonderful news!”
My father’s face split into a wide grin. “Congratulations, sweetheart! And you too, Noah,” he added, clapping
Noah on the back.
Noah smiled politely. “Thank you, sir.”
Despite everything. | couldn't help but smile as my mother huggedtightly. Announcing it for the first time,
out loud like this... It was surreal. | wished that things at hwere a bit different, though, because it certainly
put a damper on things. How could | bring myself to tell them that Noah and | were getting a divorce despite the
pregnancy? They'd be confused and devastated.
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As my parents fussed over me, pepperingwith questions about due dates and nursery plans, | caught Lily's
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After breakfast, | excused myself and headed to the household library. | needed stalone to think, and |
also wanted to do sresearch for my Luna Council project.
The library was just as | remembered it-floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, plush armchairs, and the comforting smell
of old books. | ran my fingers along the spines, searching for titles on childhood education and public speaking. |
wanted to impress the Luna Queen and the rest of the council again, so | had to make sure | covered all my
bases before giving my presentation.
| was so engrossed in my search that | didn’t hear Noah enter until he spoke.
“There you are,” he said, causingto start slightly. “What are you up to?”
| turned to face him, a book on early childhood development in my hands. “Oh, just doing sresearch,” |
replied, my tone softer than it had been in recent days
Noah raised an eyebrow. “Research?”
I nodded, moving to sit in one of the nearby armchairs, | had an idea for a penpal program for kids at the last
Luna Council meeting. I'll be expected to present a formal plan at the next one.”
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