Karen had finally had enough of Jeffrey's silence and decided to leave on her own.

With every step she took, he followed closely behind.

Annoyance flared within her.

"Can't you take a hint?" "Yeah, I can." His voice was low, his eyelashes casting shadows over his cheeks. Thank goodness the evening was dim, the stairwell light barely punctuating the darkness, hiding the single tear that threatened to betray him. "I promised Dorothy I'd see you home." "I can walk by myself." "Just let me walk you, at least... walk our child home.” Karen's lips parted, but no harsh words came out. She resigned herself to his company.

The journey seemed endless, each step weighed down with the gravity of their situation.

It was rare for them to share such a quiet moment together. Jeffrey wished her apartment was higher, just a few more stairs to climb, and just a little more time for them to spend together.

stairs always come to an

front door of Karen's

door swung open almost immediately.

lingering behind, she

this? Karen couldn't

a long, meaningful look, her lips pressed tight as she closed the door

decide, I'm here for you." Dorothy had her own moment of impulse once, deciding to keep her twins. No regrets, but it hadn't been without its hardships, nearly costing her life in the delivery room. How could she now advise Karen? She guided Karen to the couch and poured

meet Dorothy's. "Jeffrey knows about the pregnancy.” "Yeah, I figured." "He wants me to keep the baby." Dorothy

After confirming the pregnancy, do you know my first absurd thought? I was wondering, who would our child take after more, me or Jeffrey? Ha, if it's a boy, I hope he's more like me, so he won't grow up to be a cad like his father. If it's a girl, I hope she looks like him, with those strong brows and big eyes, bound to be as beautiful

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