The night was quiet as the city hummed outside Selene's window. She stood by it with her hands gently resting on her growing belly. The cool breeze carried with it the faint scent of rain, mingling with the aroma of distant street food stalls. She leaned slightly against the windowsill, gazing out at the bustling world below.
The city lights sparkled like scattered stars on the ground, painting the streets in hues of gold and white. From her vantage point, she could see people going about their lives such as an elderly man walking his small dog, a group of teens laughing and jostling one another, and couples strolling hand-in-hand with their faces lit by soft smiles.
Selene's lips curled into a faint smile. "Beautiful, isn't it?" she murmured softly, rubbing her belly in slow, comforting
