The man she had loved for years was crumbling before her eyes. She knew she should feel joy at finally being pregnant after all their struggles. But instead, she felt hurt that Jake had jumped to the worst conclusion without even asking her.
Yet, she understood his reaction. The years of insecurity and pain had taken a toll on both of them.
Jake looked up at her, remorseful. “I’m so sorry. I was ready to leave because I was afraid. But I’ll make it up to you, I promise. I’ll be the best father and the best husband.”
Emma hadn’t imagined this moment like this. She had always pictured Jake’s joy when they finally got the news they had longed for. But this wasn’t joy. It was a mess. Still, despite everything, they had been given the one thing they thought they would never have: a baby.
“We’ll figure it out,” Emma whispered, her voice breaking. For the first time in a long while, she saw hope in Jake’s eyes. When he reached for her, she didn’t pull away. They stood there, wrapped in each other’s arms, the weight of their future resting on their shoulders.
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