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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."

frustration. "Why didn't you ask Tim to speak privately, then?"

to talk to Tim in person about this," he said, looking at me

odd, but I nodded nonetheless. "No need to explain," I said, reaching for his hand across the counter. "If that's what you want,

I don't think either of us knew he was holding,

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

Enzo grinned. "Me too."

ride there was quiet, both of us lost in our own thoughts. I kept thinking back on what Enzo had

twist in my chest. His jaw was clenching and unclenching,

I wasn't going to pry, and besides: we had our baby's heartbeat to look forward to

office was bustling with activity. Pregnant women sat in the waiting room, some with partners, others alone. I checked in, filling out the paperwork, my hand unconsciously

returned it to the receptionist.

as they whispered in each other's ears. The doctor called them in,

at Enzo as he returned. He sat back down

that's us soon," I said, using our Mindlink to speak