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."

to think about living away from

voice barely more than a whisper. "But what if I come with you? What if we made this new place our home, at least for a

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

feeling a tentative sense of relief. "Yes, I'd

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 a city neither of us knows. That's not conducive for a pregnant woman, let alone a new mom. And what

of cold water. He was right, of course. Medical school was my dream, a goal I had been working towards for years.

finally said, my voice

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,

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