……………. Elvira slowly opened her eyes, the bright lights of the hospital room blinding her momentarily. As her vision adjusted, she realized she was lying in a hospital bed. Seeing that there were no tubes and wires attached to her body, her breath in relief. It’s not so bad after all. I thought I wouldn’t make it. She turned her head to the side and saw Damian Ford sitting in a chair next to her bed, his head in his hands. Damian Ford, don’t blame me, your love has always been one-sided Besides, I didn’t know if the pregnancy was yours. I love someone else. She tried to speak, but her throat felt dry and scratchy. Damian Ford felt her movement and looked up, tears streaming down his face. He took her hand in his. “Oh God, my love. You’re awake,” he said, his voice choked with emotio

