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."

to speak privately, then?"

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

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

was holding, and squeezed my hand. "Thanks,

situation with Enzo and Mila, I nodded, a smile spreading across my face. "I'm

Enzo grinned. "Me too."

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

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

we had our baby's heartbeat to look

in the waiting room, some with partners, others alone. I

it to the receptionist. I glanced around as he walked

as they whispered in each

at Enzo as he returned. He sat back down beside me, wrapping his strong arm around me and pulling me

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

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