ROMANCE NOVEL

CHAPTER 16

Her words resonated deep within me, reminding me that I had a network of love and understanding surrounding me. It was a reminder that I didn't have to face this journey alone.

As the conversation faded into a contemplative silence, we continued our meal, each lost in our own thoughts. The taste of the food mingled with the bittersweet yearning in my heart. I imagined Alexander's reaction, his face contorting with surprise, anger, or perhaps even disappointment. It was an unanswerable question, one that I would have to confront in due time.

In that moment, surrounded by the warmth of friendship and the support of Natalie and Laila, I found solace. I realized that no matter the outcome of my conversation with Alexander, I had made a choice that felt right for me and my unborn child.

With renewed determination, I pushed aside the uncertainties and focused on the present. I savored each bite of the meal, relishing the care and love that had gone