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."

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

what if I come with you? What if we made

his eyes searching mine as if trying to gauge whether I

tentative sense of relief. "Yes, I'd do that.

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

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

you're right," I finally said, my voice tinged with regret. "But I

said softly, his eyes meeting mine. "But sometimes doing the right thing isn't the easy thing." There was a long silence as his words sank in even 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 shaky breath.