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."

will," 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.

I wouldn't ask you to," he said, nodding in understanding.

phone, tapping swiftly to find a contact. "I'm going to call Tim, let him know I'm not taking that job after all.

was my biggest fear: that he would give up on his dreams for me, especially when I had just told him that I wouldn't be giving up on

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

the reason you give up on a golden opportunity, Enzo," I pressed, trying to keep my voice

at me as if he were trying to reach into my brain and uncover my thoughts. Then, a wry chuckle escaped his lips. "You don't

for keeping this baby is that we also

moments, confusion and surprise still evident on his face. But then, as though realizing that he was fighting a losing battle, he sighed and put his phone down on the table between us. "Okay," he said softly. "I hear you. But no promises, Nina. I need to think about this. It's still my own decision at

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