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."

on my indecision, and it was something that I couldn't let go of. "But let's get something straight: I'm not giving up on medical school," I asserted, locking

course. I wouldn't ask you to," he said, nodding in understanding. "We'll make it

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

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 dial the

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

appreciate that," I said. "I really do. But I can't be the reason you give up on a golden opportunity, Enzo," I pressed, trying to keep

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

could have been managed?" I shot back. "Look, my condition for keeping this baby is that we also keep our life plans the same. I still go to medical school, you still take the job, and

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

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