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."

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

ask you to," he said, nodding in understanding. "We'll make

to find a contact. "I'm going to call Tim, let him know I'm not taking that job after all. I think it's

made my heart drop. This 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 my own dreams. My hand darted out, snatching his phone before he could

here. I can

But I can't be the reason you give up on a golden opportunity, Enzo," I pressed, trying to keep

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

for keeping this baby is that we also keep our life plans

a few more 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

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