During her pregnancy, Ella found herself growing closer to James, her line manager. Despite her condition, she sensed that he was genuinely interested in her well-being. They began to have conversations that extended beyond work-related topics, and James occasionally invited her to have dinner with him.
It was a somewhat unusual situation, considering their professional relationship plus that she was pregnant with someone else’s baby, but Ella appreciated the support and kindness that James offered her during this challenging time.
During one of their dinners, as Ella and James continued to grow closer, he broached a sensitive topic. He asked her shyly if she was still in contact with the father of her baby.
Ella was slightly surprised by the question but appreciated his genuine intere
