My Ten-Year-Old’s Pregnancy Test Was Positive –

Sophie sat up.

“I’m not afraid of Daniel!”

Eric stepped inside before security could stop him.

“I’m trying to protect you.”

“You’re making everything worse!”

He froze.

Sophie pointed toward the hallway.

“Daniel believed me. You didn’t even ask.”

Eric’s face hardened, but I saw hurt beneath the anger.

Dr. Ortiz returned before he could answer.

“The ultrasound department is preparing a room,” she said. “Sophie needs a full bladder for the scan, so we’re giving her fluids.”

Eric turned toward her.

“How far along is she?”

“You said the blood test was positive.”

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“I said it detected hCG. That is an important distinction.”

I clung to those words.

“What does that mean?”

“It means the hormone is present. It does not yet tell us why.”

Daniel was released from the consultation room but instructed to remain outside the pediatric unit. He stopped beside the exit.