This baby is 100% biologically Mark’s and 0% mine!” She gasped as another wave of pain surged through her.
Laura froze, the words sinking in. “I… I didn’t know,” she stammered, her voice softening for the first time.
“Of course, you didn’t know!” Elina shot back, her eyes blazing. “You don’t care about anything except finding ways to insult me!
Mark didn’t tell you because he knew you’d destroy me with your accusations!”
“You should’ve just told me,” Laura said, her voice defensive.
“‘Just told you?’” Elina snapped, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “How do you think that would’ve gone? All this time, I’ve listened to you call me a cheater, say I’m not worthy of Mark, that he could’ve done better.
Do you think I don’t know that? He could have chosen someone else — someone who could give him a child. But he didn’t.
He chose me. And I am so lucky that he did!”
Laura’s face softened, and she lowered her head. “Elina, I’m sorry.
I’ve been terrible to you. But we need to talk later — you need to push now,” she said, her tone firm but kind.
Elina nodded, tears streaming down her face. She bore down, gripping the seat as Laura coached her through the delivery.
After what felt like a lifetime, a baby’s cry filled the car.
Laura quickly wrapped the tiny baby in her scarf and handed him to Elina. “Congratulations. It’s a boy,” she said softly.
Elina held her son close, tears of joy pouring down her face.
“He’s perfect,” she whispered, her voice full of love.
Laura looked at the baby, her lips trembling. “He looks just like Mark did when he was born,” she said, her eyes welling with tears.
Suddenly, a noise outside caught their attention. Laura peered outside and saw a tow truck approaching, its headlights cutting through the storm.
Mark sat in the passenger seat, his face filled with worry.
The truck stopped, and Mark jumped out, running to the car. “Are you okay? What happened?” he asked, his voice shaking.
Laura smiled, her voice breaking.
“You’re a father now,” she said, pointing to a car.
Mark swung the door open, his breath catching at the sight before him. Elina sat cradling their tiny son, her face glowing with exhaustion and joy.
Without a word, Mark leaned in, wrapping them both in his arms. He kissed Elina’s forehead gently.
“You’re amazing,” he whispered, voice filled with emotion.
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