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.

with that, thinking about his comfort, which calmed me down until I fell

and only get undressed in the bathroom, where I look at myself in the mirror before

out. He must've decided not to do it because of the situation. Had it been anything else, he might've said something. I would have never

shower and there's no sign of him, which makes me think he must've left a while ago to give me

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

filled with positivity as he talks to Dominic. Though it makes me smile, hearing him talk like that also breaks my heart because I know he's trying to be strong for me and all I can

me earlier about what they talked about, he's really trying to live the rest of his life the

high, I approach the dining room and at the sight of my father, my heart starts racing like I'm going to break down, but he gets up

me before I can get to the

"Good morning, dad."

waiting for

eyes, I realize this hurts him more than anyone

down and let's eat," he

really hungry,"

says, shaking

"What's wrong?" I ask.

something?" His tone

don't understand." I

pregnant. Did you forget that part?" He comes to me,

follow his lead while he holds my hand

"Let's eat," he says.

takes his seat and

to yourself, not

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 that's going

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