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Chapter 657

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"Morning," I said, pulling back a bit to look at him.

He blinked, clearly having been pulled out of a deep train of thought, and offered me a tense smile. "Morning. Sleep well?"

"Mhm. Did you make your call yet?" I asked as I walked around the counter to turn on the electric kettle.

His eyes followed me as I moved. "I, uh... I did make the call," he said, his voice carrying a hint of something that I couldn't quite place.

I leaned against the counter, my heart racing slightly. "Well, how did it go?" I asked tentatively. "What did Tim say when you told him about what Mila had done? I hope he was supportive."

Enzo shifted uncomfortably, avoiding my gaze. "I... I couldn't do it," he admitted sheepishly. "Right when I was about to tell him, Mila and the whole team came in."

furrowed in confusion and frustration. "Why didn't you ask Tim to speak privately, then?" I asked, feeling a mixture

just... I think it might be best to talk to Tim in person about this," he said, looking at me with a vulnerability I rarely saw in him.

need to explain," I said, reaching for

think either of us knew he was

across my face. "I'm over the moon. I hope we'll get

Enzo grinned. "Me too."

appointment. The ride there was quiet, both of us lost in our own thoughts. I kept thinking back on what Enzo had said, and wondered if there was more

with one hand on the steering wheel, I felt my heart twist in my chest. His jaw was clenching and unclenching, just as it often did when

and besides: we had our baby's

bustling with activity. Pregnant women sat in the waiting room, some with partners,

and returned it to the receptionist. I glanced around as he walked away, observing

beaming, her husband tenderly rubbing her round belly as they whispered in each other's

returned. He sat back down beside me, wrapping his strong arm

hope that's us soon," I said, using our Mindlink to speak as I glanced toward the happy