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• Alex sat slouched in his leather office chair, gazing blankly at the computer screen as his mind meandered through a maze of conflicting emotions. The news of Rosy's pregnancy lingered heavily in his thoughts, a bittersweet turmoil that tugged at his heart.
• Shouldn't he be elated, celebrating the impending arrival of a child? Not just any child but his! But instead, his mind betrayed him, conjuring images of a different woman, a different life.
• A heavy sigh escaped his lips as he berated himself for his internal turmoil. "Lisa… it should have been Lisa." He mumbled under his breath, the mere thought offering an illusory solace that only deepened his inner struggle.