ati ) Shayla gave birth to a baby boy, but his father’s identity could change everything Read More
The hospital room was strangely quiet as the doctor stepped away from Shayla’s bed.
He looked at Angelina with an expression that immediately made her nervous.
DOCTOR
“Angelina, there is something Shayla never told you.”
Angelina slowly stood up.
ANGELINA
“What are you talking about?”
The doctor glanced toward the newborn baby.
DOCTOR
“Shayla wasn’t simply sick. She was carrying a baby.”
Angelina’s face went completely blank.
BUT THE BIGGEST SECRET WASN’T THE PREGNANCY…
IT WAS THE IDENTITY OF THE BABY’S FATHER.
Earlier that day, everything seemed completely normal.
Shayla sat quietly on the couch while Angelina prepared coffee in the kitchen.
But Angelina noticed that Shayla hadn’t touched her food.
ANGELINA
“You’ve barely eaten all morning. Are you sure you’re okay?”
SHAYLA
“I’m fine. I just feel tired.”
Angelina wasn’t convinced.
Shayla suddenly pressed both hands against her stomach.
ANGELINA
“Shayla?”
Shayla tried to answer, but her breathing became heavy.
SHAYLA
“Something doesn’t feel right.”
She stood up.
Before she could take another step, her knees gave out.
ANGELINA
“Shayla!”
Angelina rushed forward and caught her before she hit the floor.
Shayla’s eyes slowly closed.
ANGELINA
“Please wake up!”
Angelina immediately called for emergency help.
The ambulance arrived only minutes later.
Paramedics quickly placed Shayla on a stretcher and rushed her outside.
Angelina followed closely behind.
ANGELINA
“Please tell me she’s going to be okay.”
PARAMEDIC
“We’re doing everything we can.”
Shayla suddenly opened her eyes.
SHAYLA
“Angelina… don’t let them tell everyone.”
ANGELINA
“Tell everyone what?”
Shayla looked frightened.
SHAYLA
“Please… just promise me.”
Before Angelina could ask another question, Shayla lost consciousness again.
Angelina stared at her in confusion.
She had no idea what secret Shayla was trying to protect.
At the hospital, doctors immediately began running tests.
Angelina waited anxiously outside the examination room.
After several minutes, the doctor finally walked out.
ANGELINA
“Doctor, please tell me what’s happening.”
DOCTOR
“Shayla is pregnant.”
Angelina stared at him.
ANGELINA
“Pregnant?”
DOCTOR
“Yes. She’s approximately six months along.”
Angelina shook her head in disbelief.
ANGELINA
“How could she hide something this big?”
DOCTOR
“That is something you’ll have to ask her.”
The doctor paused before continuing.
DOCTOR
“But there is another concern. Her condition is unstable.”
ANGELINA
“What does that mean?”
DOCTOR
“We may have to deliver the baby immediately.”
Angelina covered her mouth in shock.
Shayla eventually woke up in the hospital room.
SHAYLA
“Why am I here?”
ANGELINA
“Because you collapsed.”
Shayla looked toward the doctor.
ANGELINA
“And now I know why.”
Shayla immediately looked away.
ANGELINA
“You’re pregnant, Shayla.”
Shayla’s eyes filled with tears.
SHAYLA
“I wanted to tell you.”
ANGELINA
“When? After the baby was born?”
SHAYLA
“I was terrified.”
ANGELINA
“Terrified of me?”
SHAYLA
“No. Terrified of what would happen when people found out who the father was.”
Angelina became silent.
ANGELINA
“So you already know who he is.”
Shayla didn’t answer.
DOCTOR
“We need to move quickly. The baby’s condition is becoming concerning.”
Shayla grabbed Angelina’s hand.
SHAYLA
“If something happens to me, don’t let anyone take my baby.”
The medical team quickly prepared Shayla for an emergency procedure.
Angelina remained outside the operating room, unable to stop worrying.
The minutes dragged on.
Then suddenly, the doors opened.
NURSE
“We have a baby boy.”
Angelina’s eyes filled with tears.
ANGELINA
“Is Shayla okay?”
NURSE
“She is stable for now.”
A newborn’s cry echoed through the hallway.
Angelina slowly smiled.
ANGELINA
“That must be him.”
But the doctor walked toward her with a serious expression.
DOCTOR
“There’s something else you should know.”
ANGELINA
“What?”
DOCTOR
“Shayla kept the father’s identity completely private.”
AND ANGELINA WAS DETERMINED TO FIND OUT WHY.
Later that night, Shayla finally opened her eyes.
SHAYLA
“Is my baby okay?”
ANGELINA
“He’s doing well.”
Shayla let out a quiet breath of relief.
ANGELINA
“Now you need to tell me the truth.”
SHAYLA
“About what?”
ANGELINA
“You know exactly what I’m asking.”
Shayla looked toward the window.
ANGELINA
“Who is the father?”
Shayla remained silent.
ANGELINA
“You’ve been carrying this secret for six months.”
SHAYLA
“I thought I could handle it myself.”
ANGELINA
“You don’t have to protect him anymore.”
SHAYLA
“I’m not protecting him.”
ANGELINA
“Then who are you protecting?”
Shayla began crying.
SHAYLA
“My baby.”
BUT WHY WOULD TELLING THE TRUTH PUT HER BABY IN DANGER?
Later, Angelina quietly walked into the hospital nursery.
She looked through the glass at Shayla’s newborn son.
The baby was sleeping peacefully.
Angelina smiled for a moment.
Then something caught her attention.
There was a small birthmark near the baby’s ear.
Angelina froze.
ANGELINA
“Wait…”
She stared at the baby again.
The mark looked strangely familiar.
Angelina quickly pulled out her phone.
She searched through an old folder of photographs.
After several seconds, she found the picture she was looking for.
Her expression suddenly changed.
ANGELINA
“No way…”
THE MARK ON THE BABY LOOKED EXACTLY LIKE THE MARK ON SOMEONE SHE KNEW.
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