"I'm pregnant!"
The room erupted into gasps as Aurora's declaration hung in the air, heavy and charged with unspoken consequences. Susie and Bernat exchanged horrified glances, their shock palpable as they processed the implications of their daughter's outburst.
The hall was filled with a diverse crowd of friends, family, and acquaintances. The hushed murmurs of the crowd rose around Susie and Bernat, mingling with the tension that crackled like melted ice. The walls, painted a deep shade of burgundy, seemed to close in on them as they stood frozen in the centre of the room, feeling the weight of judgment and anticipation from those around them.
"Aurora!" Susie exclaimed, stepping forward, her voice a mixture of disbelief and concern. "You must calm yourself. This is not the time—"
