Chapter 37

Brandon fell silent for a moment before looking at her, “I’m really sorry. I took you for granted before.”

“It’s not on you, we just want different things out of life, Sophia said, absentmindedly stirring her milk. When her lips pursed slightly, she looked up at him, “Can you just let me go? I won’t strip you of your rights as a father. You can see her, even take her to stay with you from time to time. Just let me have custody.”

Brandon’s milk hung in the air as he paused, then slowly set it down, looking at Sophia, “Sophia, I can’t do that.”

“It’s not fair to her either, Brandon said. “She might need a more stable environment to grow up in.

“And what about me? Is that fair?” Sophia asked softly, “Does having a child mean all my feelings and decisions have to revolve around her? Before I’m a mom, I need to be me first. I have my own thoughts, emotions, and life to live.”

Brandon pinched the metal spoon in his milk glass with his long fingers, his eyelids slightly drooped, as if deep in thought

Sophia didn’t make another sound to disturb him, just sipped her milk quietly.

As the rich creamy flavor slid down her throat, it used to be a taste of heaven, but hormonal changes during pregnancy quickly turned this delight into an emetic.

Before the milk even reached her stomach, the familiar nausea surged within Sophia. She instinctively pressed her

her chest and turned her

one hand while gently wrapping his other

he asked, his deep voice

her head slightly,

already a step ahead, bringing the

calm, deep voice fell, the cool rim of the cup was

some lukewarm water, Brandon frowned

“Much better.

His hand now picked up a freshly squeezed strawberry kiwi

fresh juice slightly eased

pregnancy sickness the first time, Brandon was much more adept

use, even the breakfast he prepared was carefully thought out, considering what nutrients to

father, and even when she

somewhat alleviated with Brandon’s diet, and

school after breakfast. The topic of letting her go, interrupted

drove her to the

said as

declined nor nodded, just softly told him. “You should head

her

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