Chapter 0500

We hugged tightly, our hearts pounding in a unified rhythm that drowned out the world around us.

It felt as though the culmination of all our hopes, fears, and indecisions had led to this perfect moment-two souls united, committed, and excited about the challenge ahead. We were going to be parents, and for the first time in a long while, that thought filled me with an unshakeable joy.

When Enzo pulled away, his eyes still shimmering with unspoken emotion, he took a deep breath. "Nina, I really do mean what I said: I'm going to do whatever it takes to make sure you're comfortable throughout this whole pregnancy. I swear it," he said. "I know it might be difficult for you, and there's only so much I can do. But I'll do my best."

I murmured. Just then, another thought came into my mind: one that had initially spurred on my indecision, and it was something that I couldn't let go of. "But let's get something straight: I'm

he said, nodding in

contact. "I'm going to call Tim, let him know I'm not taking

wouldn't be giving up on my own dreams. My hand darted out, snatching his phone before he could dial the number. "Don't you dare do

"Why not? Nina, we're talking about our child here. I can find work around here; we can be closer. You

I appreciate that," I said. "I really do. But I can't be the reason you give up

to reach into my brain and uncover my thoughts. Then, a wry chuckle escaped his lips. "You don't get it, Nina. Medical school, a baby-this is going to be a hell of a lot for you to juggle. What happens when I'm gone for months for

when you look back and realize you gave up a life-altering career opportunity for something that could have been managed?" I shot back. "Look, my condition for keeping this baby is that we also

that he was fighting a losing battle, he sighed and put his phone down on the table between us. "Okay," he said

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