I pushed the door to my office open.
The moment it shut behind me, I saw Clara sitting by the window. She looked up immediately.
"Aria? You're back—"
I didn't even let her finish.
The tears just came.
I covered my mouth as a sob escaped me, my chest tightening painfully.
Clara shot up from her seat. "Hey—hey, what happened?"
She reached me quickly, holding my shoulders.
I shook my head, crying harder.
"She's pregnant," I managed to whisper.
"What?"
"She's pregnant," I repeated, my voice breaking.
"Celia...… she's carrying his child."
Clara pulled me into her arms instantly.
"Oh my God...…"
"It's done," I cried into her shoulder.
"It's over."
My body shook as the reality sank deeper.
"I can't do this," I whispered through tears.
"Even if I forgive him....… how do I live with that? How do I see them together knowing she's carrying his baby?"
Clara held me tighter, gently rubbing my back.
"Hey...… it's okay…..… just let it out."
"I loved him," I cried softly.
