Chapter 0550

I decided to push the thought away for now, refusing to let it take root. Instead, I focused on the here and now, on the man walking beside me, on the life we were building together.

"I can't wait to meet our baby," Enzo said softly, as if he had somehow sensed my inner turmoil.

"Me too," I replied, my voice tinged with emotion. "I really can't wait."

We were back in the hotel room later, getting ready to head to the hockey arena. I had picked out a simple top and a pair of jeans, and Enzo was slipping into his more professional attire of a white button down and black pants. "Are you sure you want to come with me to meet the team?" he asked. "I mean, it's not going to be all fun and games; they're a rough bunch, not entirely like the team back in Mountainview."

"Trust me, I want to be there," I said, gazing at him with sincerity. "These are the people you'll be spending the next six months with, at least. I want to meet them. I want to be part of this part of your life as much as I can." He smiled, that warm and comforting smile that melted my worries away. He crossed the room and kissed me, pulling away only to say, "I'm so grateful for how supportive you are, Nina. It means everything to me."

larger than the arena back

was gathered. The team was seated around a large conference table, and as we entered, their faced turned up to greet us. They all looked young, younger than Enzo and

Enzo, called out as we approached. His eyes then slid over to me, and a grin spread

nodded. "Nice to

Enzo announced, placing a hand on

the room. One by one, I was introduced to the players, each name a blur as I

came, Nina," Tim said, shaking my hand. "We're

us,"

be here and

just remembered something important. "Oh, and our team doctor, Mila, will be arriving shortly. Ah, in fact, here

door swung open, and in walked

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