Clifford never left my side the whole day. He was giving me his full attention. He kept asking me if I’m okay with every move I make.
I smiled at him and assured him that I am pregnant and not invalid. He took a deep breath before trying to calm himself. He tucked me behind the sheets and told me to take a rest. And to be honest, I was happy and I could not ask for more.
“You shouldn’t quit the force,” I told him while he was trying to peel oranges for me.
He paused before looking at me. “Why?” he asked.
I frowned. “Because you love your job,” I replied.
“I love you more, Julia.” His voice was filled with certainty and I was left in awe of how he could casually tell me that in the middle of nowhere. He lifted his gaze and stared at me sternly. “I will resign and look after you and
