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Determined to keep every spotlight trained on me, Helen delivered yet another blow disguised as casual conversation. “Your baby’s going to be huge—just look at you!” she said, her gaze sweeping over my belly like she was inspecting produce at the market. The comment stung more than I wanted to admit, especially in front of a room full of people pretending not to notice. Just when I thought she couldn’t push further, she always found a new angle. Alex gently tapped my arm, offering a tiny nod of reassurance that grounded me. His quiet, steady support became the anchor I desperately needed. I tried to shake off her words and refocus on the evening, but her comments clung to me like humidity—heavy and hard to ignore.
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Jake’s Quiet Reassurance
Sensing the emotional storm simmering beneath my forced smile, Jake slipped into the empty seat beside me, leaning close enough for only me to hear. “Hey,” he murmured gently, “hang in there. It’ll be over soon.” His voice carried the kind of calm steadiness that always managed to soothe me, even in the most chaotic moments. I breathed a little easier knowing he saw what I was going through—really saw it. A moment later, Alex quietly joined us, forming a small circle of comfort amid the commotion. Their presence reminded me of what truly mattered, far beyond Helen’s relentless jabs and judgments. No matter how exhausting the evening became, I wasn’t standing alone, and that truth steadied my heart more than anything else could.
Jake’s Quiet Reassurance
