(Olivia)
A few months had passed since the doctor’s visit. Things felt different in the best way possible. Derek and I had been trying for a baby, and though the waiting was tough, we stayed hopeful.
We knew it wouldn’t happen right away, but we were ready to try. Every day felt like a small step closer to the life we both dreamed of.
Derek had been amazing through all of it. He was patient and loving and always made sure I knew how much he cared. It wasn’t just the trying for a baby that had changed things. We had grown closer over the past few months, and every moment spent together felt meaningful.
Even when he was busy, he always found time to remind me that he loved me. Sometimes, it felt unreal how much he cared, but I knew it was real. He wasn’t the person I had once thought he
