My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

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."

his words, and yet it hurt to think about living away from him, about going through the pregnancy while he was off chasing

I said, my voice barely more than a whisper. "But what if I come with you? What if we made this

thoughtful, his eyes searching mine as if trying to gauge whether I was serious." You'd

sense of relief. "Yes, I'd do

like it 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

closed it again. The reality of what he was saying sank in, crashing down like a wave of cold water. He was right, of course. Medical school was my dream, a goal I had been working towards for years. And yet, the idea of being

said, my voice tinged with regret. "But

further. The thought of it all was so scary, and yet I couldn't let go of this little life living inside of me. Already, my 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 it in the end. "Alright," I finally said, taking in a