My Man

sharing stories and laughter like old friends. As she settled into her routine, she began to feel a subtle but pe

ng in. She tried to shake it off, thinking it was just a stomach bug, but the sensa

st from the bathroom cabinet. She took a deep breath, trie

at her, confirming her susp

d been searching for answers about for so long. Could this be the reason she

e. But Olive's secret pregnancy weighed heavily on her mind. She tried to c

amiss. He would show up at her doorstep, bearing gifts and

turned to Olive with a curious expression. "What's g

ht words. She couldn't bear the thought of hurting L

ze fell upon her hands, which were resting on her stoma

illed with a mix of surprise a

d on Olive's hands, still resting on her stomach.

Olive stammered, her voic

concern, and he reached out to take her

e how much to reveal

stomach, a mix of emotions on

She was about to say som

oor. "I don't know what kind of game you're playing, Olive, but I'm not ready fo

rds, but she tried to remain

apped into something I don't want. I thought we were just havin

his true feelings. She had hoped for support, fo

But please know that I wasn't trying to trap you. This pregna

d he turned to leave. "I need ti

p sorrow wash over her. She was alone again, fa

o. She tried to focus on her pregnancy and preparing fo

baby clothes, her phone buzzed with an

face him again. But a part of her wanted

r heart racing with anticipation. Leo appeared, looking

I was scared, and I handled it poorly. Can I be p

enuine remorse. Maybe, just mayb

r face. "I'd like that, Leo. Bu

d enthusiastically. "Absolutely, Olive. I

f her shoulders. Maybe, just maybe, they could build a new connectio

ents, helped with household chores, and even attended parenting classes. With each

dlelight and the sweet scent of essential oils. He gently helped h

rking out all the tension and stress. She closed her eyes

her to the bedroom. He had set up a cozy reading nook,

rt Leo had put into creating this peaceful oasis. She k