Vanessa

My question makes Dominic chuckle, leaving me to wonder what's funny about it.

"I was waiting for that question," he says. "No. That's not the reason I stayed. I just really wanted to be here. Had you not been pregnant, I would've still been here."

Maybe it's the tone of his voice, or the look in his eyes, but with everything he's just said, I believe him.

"Thank you." I give a half smile.

"For what?"

"For being here when I needed you."

"I'm glad I stayed. Now, how about you get out of bed, freshen up and come down for breakfast?"

"What time is it?" I tilt my head in curiosity.

"It's 10 minutes past 9."

"Did you already have your breakfast?"

"No. We were actually waiting for you to wake up so we could have it together."

I sigh, nodding in understanding. Though I want to smile, I just can't bring myself to do it.

calmed me down until I fell

in the bathroom, where I look

are so obvious, yet Dominic didn't point them out. He must've decided not to do it because of the situation. Had it been anything else,

robe, I come out of the shower and there's no sign of him, which makes me

dress up quickly, hoping that I don't break down again as soon as I see my

Though it makes me smile, hearing him talk like that also breaks my heart because I know he's trying to be strong for

talked about, he's really trying to live the rest of his life the

racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up from his seat and smiles at me with

I can get to the

"Good morning, dad."

been waiting

his eyes, I realize this

sit down and

I'm not really hungry,"

says, shaking his head

"What's wrong?" I ask.

His tone

don't understand." I

comes to me, pulling me away from my father.

he holds my hand and we sit down next to

"Let's eat," he says.

he takes

do this to yourself, not now,"

that I don't feel like having anything to eat, but after I glance at my stomach and the life growing inside of me, I tell myself that I have to eat. Suddenly, Dominic gets up and begins to serve my food, making my heart flutter even with everything

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