My dad remarried and urgently summoned me home. As soon as I saw my stepmother and her pregnant belly, I was shocked, burst into tears, turned around, and ran away…

– No… it can’t be…

The woman looked up. And my world collapsed. It was Sophia. Sophia – my old high school friend. Sophia – the girl I secretly adored throughout my teenage years, but never dared to tell her.

My legs gave out, my head was spinning. The sight before me shattered everything inside. Dad nervously stepped forward, his lips choking.

– Son… please let me explain…

But I couldn’t bear it. Tears blurred my vision as I turned and ran, ignoring my father’s desperate cries after me.