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My breathing became shallow.

Fast.

Uncontrolled.

I stared at the fifth — the last one.

My hands were shaking so badly I nearly dropped it into the sink.

Please.

I forced myself to focus.

I peed again — barely enough for the test to register.

Placed it down.

Waited.

The seconds dragged like punishment.

I picked it up.

Two red lines.

All five.

Positive.

Two months pregnant.

My knees buckled instantly.

I grabbed the edge of the sink to stop myself from collapsing.

My knuckles turned white from the force.

My vision tunneled.

The room tilted slightly.

Dizziness slammed into me again — stronger now.

I slid down the wall slowly until I was sitting on the cold tile floor.

My knees were pulled tightly to my chest.

My head dropped forward.

Breathe.

Just breathe.

In.

Out.

In.