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After coming back from the free clinic, I didn’t do much. My mom and I exchanged a few words, but I steered clear of the topic of pregnancy.
I waited a few days before reaching out to Asher. I needed to be in a better headspace. Nothing good ever comes from a conversation soaked in emotion.
When my day off at the diner finally arrived, I threw on my warmest jacket and headed back to the city. Spring hadn’t arrived. The wind still clawed like it had something to prove. I didn’t care. The puffy jacket was my armor. A summer dress would’ve made me feel exposed.
I didn’t want to call Asher right away, so I tried Dylan instead. No luck. He was on vacation, and the call was rerouted to Asher’s new assistant, a woman named Gloria.
I got to Asher’s office just before noon. By the time I
