Millie was deeply touched. She didn’t think he’d be considerate enough to concede to her decision just because she was scared of pain. It took significant courage for a man, especially one from a prominent family, to express a desire against having a child.

Gently clasping Marcus’ hand, she shook her head.

“I’ve reconsidered. If I were to become pregnant, I’d embrace the journey of childbirth. Despite the pain, it’s a joyful experience.

Plus, getting pregnant isn’t always easy. Some individuals struggle even when they deeply desire it.”

Marcus was profoundly moved. He gently planted a kiss on her forehead and replied, “Alright.”

Before they engaged in intimacy, he rummaged through the drawer, only to find an absence of condoms. His impatience compelled him to proceed anyway.

In that moment, his thoughts revolved around a different matter—his close friend Vincent was on the verge of becoming a father. Last night, Millie had remarked on the vastness of their home and how it felt slightly desolate for just the two of them. This line of thinking prompted the notion that perhaps having a child could fill the void.

eyes

his gaze, his finger grazing her

‘s

“What is it?”

your mother and I were both in the water, and you could

The question caught

in that particular manner, he had learned to anticipate that a curveball was coming.

Was he upset? Did he think that she

as she surmised that his silence meant he wouldn’t have chosen to save her, Millie’s eyes lowered in disappointment. Her voice carried a

held that title. While she comprehended his rationale for saving Celeste, her spirits sank

Lightly patted her tender

Dad would probably save

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