Chapter 0541

"Because," I paused, searching for the right words. "If we're going to make these sacrifices, these huge life changes, I need to know it's what we both want. And with everything else going on..."

He looked at me, his eyes softening. "Nina, I want this child. But I can't sit by and watch you and the baby be in danger if you're going to be stubborn about this."

I looked at him, trying to read between the lines. "You mean, if I don't move in with my parents?"

He nodded, his face serious. "Your parents can provide a level of security and support that I can't, especially if I'm gone. I don't like it any more than you do, but it's the responsible thing to consider."

I could see the logic in his words, and yet it hurt to think about living away from him, about going

whisper. "But what if I come with you? What if

as if trying to gauge whether I was serious." You'd do

relief. "Yes, I'd do that. I'd go wherever

carried the weight of the world. "That's incredibly sweet, Nina, but you have to consider the logistics. I'll be living in a hotel room in a

in, crashing down like a wave of cold water. He was right, of course. Medical school was my dream, a goal I

said, my voice tinged with regret.

maternal instincts were kicking in, and I knew that this was what I wanted. It was going to be messy and confusing, but somehow, I knew that it would be worth

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