Emily woke before sunrise, startled by another wave of nausea.
She hurried into the bathroom, gripping the sink as morning sickness took over. When it finally passed, she rinsed her face with cool water and stared at her reflection.
Her eyes looked tired, but there was something different about her now.
Hope.
She gently rested both hands on her stomach.
"Good morning, my little ones."
A faint smile appeared on her lips.
"I know today won't be easy, but we'll get through it together."
After eating a light breakfast, she watered the two potted daisies she had bought the day before.
"They're part of our family now," she whispered playfully.
She grabbed her handbag and left for work.
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The streets of Seabrook were peaceful in the early morning.
Children walked to school, fisherm
