When Mercy discreetly glanced toward the seat, she noticed a young woman resting a hand on her visibly pregnant stomach. Although Mercy knew appearances alone proved nothing, the combination of Daniel’s announcement and the woman’s presence left her deeply unsettled. She quietly stepped into the airplane restroom, where the reality of what she had witnessed overwhelmed her. Looking into the small mirror, she saw a woman dressed for a celebration that no longer existed. By the time she returned to her seat, she realized that even if there were explanations still missing, trust had already been shaken in a way that could never be ignored.
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