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The sterile buzz of fluorescent lights was the only sound in the office, a stark counterpoint to the tempest in your chest. A crumpled gossip rag dominated the desk, its front page a betrayal in full color: a photograph of you and Alexander, your posture unmistakable, the gentle curve of your stomach visible beneath your dress. The air tasted of stale coffee and dread. You kept your eyes fixed on the worn carpet, the weight of the world a physical pressure on your shoulders. Then the door swung open with a soft click. Alexander entered, his stride purposeful, his jaw a hard line. 'Don't shout at her,' he said, his voice level but leaving no room for argument. 'The responsibility is mine. I got her pregnant.' His gaze locked with yours, steady and unwavering, a silent challenge hanging in…