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As the pregnancy progressed, my mom and Alex began to develop a relationship. He started to change his ways, getting a job and attending community meetings to turn his life around. My mom saw the good in him, and I could see the genuine effort he was putting into becoming a better person.
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As I tried to wrap my head around the situation, my mom began to explain. "I know this is a shock, sweetie. I was out with friends one night, and things happened. I didn't mean for it to happen, but... well, you know."