Chapter 38: Second Checkup

My mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions as I struggled to process the impact of her words. It was a foreign feeling to me, as Laia had always been distant in our conversations, keeping a careful distance between us.

But today, everything felt different. Her words echoed in my head, ringing with truth and conviction. I felt a warmth in my chest, as if her trust in me was a beacon of hope in the midst of the chaos and confusion that had consumed my life.

As I approached the nurse's station, I couldn't help but reflect on the events that had led me to this point. The sudden appearance of a child claiming to be mine, and the subsequent questions that followed. And now, my wife's unwavering trust in me, even in the face of all the uncertainty.

I felt a mix of gratitude and fear as I confirmed Laia's schedule with the nurse. Gratitude for having someone who believed in me, even when the world seemed to be against me, and fear of letting her down. But I was det