During a visit to the clinic, a doctor notices a teenage girl behaving strangely around her father. An ultrasound soon reveals something deeply disturbing…

The doctor moved the transducer across her abdomen, examining each area. Everything seemed normal, until she noticed something unexpected: a gestational sac. Laura was pregnant, probably about twelve weeks along.

The girl’s breathing quickened. Valeria lowered the transducer and sat beside her.

“Laura… I want you to know you’re safe here. I need you to tell me if you wanted this, if you’re okay with this pregnancy.”

The teenager burst into tears.

“I… I didn’t know. And I can’t say anything. He…” She covered her mouth with her hand. “I can’t.”

Valeria’s heart raced. Her mind ran through all the child protection protocols. They had to act carefully, but quickly.

“Laura, look at me,” she said gently. “Whatever’s happening, I can help you. No one has the right to hurt you.”

The door burst open. Ernesto poked his head in, looking impatient.

“Are you finished?”

Valeria sat up, hiding her concern behind a professional expression.

“I need to talk to you for a few minutes, Ernesto. Alone.”

Laura closed her eyes, as if the mere sound of her father’s voice was enough to shatter her completely.

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