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Chapter 657

Chapter 0657

"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."

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

tousled, curly brown hair. "I just... I think it might be best to talk to Tim in person about

to explain," I said, reaching for his hand across the counter. "If that's what

that I don't think either of us knew he was holding, and squeezed my hand. "Thanks,

and Mila, I nodded, a smile spreading across my

Enzo grinned. "Me too."

two of us prepared to leave for the doctor's 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 to his reservations regarding telling Tim

I felt my heart twist in my chest.

pry, and besides: we had

with activity. Pregnant women sat in the waiting room, some with partners, others alone. I checked

returned it to the receptionist.

eye; the woman was beaming, her husband tenderly rubbing her round belly as they whispered in each other's ears. The doctor called

he returned. He sat back down

I said, using our Mindlink to speak as I glanced