Chapter 0471

Nina

The bathroom door swung closed behind me with a resounding thud, its finality echoing through the tight space. I looked at Lori and Jessica, who stared back at me with an intense scrutiny in their eyes.

*Alright, alright, go ahead," I groaned, leaning against the bathroom sink and folding my arms across my chest." Go on and scold me for the millionth time tonight.*

Lori and Jessica paused to shoot each other a glance before Jessica sighed and placed her hand on my arm. *Nina, we're just worried about you. That's all," she said gently.

I wasn't sure why, but for some reason I felt a bit defensive. Maybe a little more harshly than I intended, I pulled my arm away and turned to face the mirror. "I'm fine," I declared, meeting their gazes in the reflection. "You two are getting too worried about this."

Lori stepped up behind me and grabbed my shoulder, forcing me to turn around to face her. Even at her petite height, she

acting like an idiot. Do you want to start off your marriage with a nice little handful of lies,

I could answer, Jessica chimed in, folding her thin arms across her chest. "Seriously, Nina. You and Enzo have been through so much together. And let's not forget that you have a history of keeping things

an exasperated manner. "I don't even know if I'm pregnant or not. At least give me time to figure it out on my own

and Jessica's unwavering gazes never left my

as my hands began nervously picking at a stray thread on my jeans." Look. It's complicated, okay? There's more to

with Enzo," Lori insisted, her eyes not leaving mine. "He's your husband,

in, but also tightened the knot in my stomach. "I can't," I finally admitted, the words barely more than a whisper. "At least, not yet. If it turns out I am... well, pregnant, Enzo won't want to leave. He'll give

then?" Jessica prodded, her voice filled with a combination of annoyance and

the cold tile floor, contemplating my options. I had dreams too; medical school was just around the corner. Could

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