The atmosphere in the office was a little different. Perhaps it was because word had spread that Sophia was sitting with Victoria in the break room. Or maybe it was because some people were embarrassed by their earlier snide comments.
On her desk, Victoria found a pastel sticky note. It had a simple handwritten message on it:
"We got your back. -Team PD."
She smiled. For the first time since the incident, she felt truly accepted.
But amidst all the support, there were still whispers that couldn't be silenced entirely.
"Oh, come on, she's just pregnant and acting like it's a soap opera."
"I bet her dad is somebody important. That's why she's confused."
"She's just being reassured by the boss. Watch out, she's becoming the boss's favorite."
Victoria heard them. But she learned not to
