|Theodore|
“What time is our appointment?” Carmella asked, her tone curious, as we stepped inside the hospital lobby.
I could feel the stares, subtle yet persistent, following us as we walked across lobby. Ignoring them had become second nature to me. Instead, I glanced at my watch, checking the time before meeting her gaze.
“In five minutes,” I replied evenly.
Her eyes widened, a flicker of surprise crossing her face. “That soon?”
I couldn’t help but smile as I reached for her hand, intertwining our fingers. “Of course. This exam is important.”
She sighed, the weight of the moment settling over her as we continued toward the elevator. I knew her well enough to sense her unease--not just from the stares but from everything this pregnancy meant.
The moment she told me the news earl
