Bound by Secrets

"How did you find out about the pregnancy?", Ellie had asked Edward while driving home, feeling guilty for not telling him.

"I found out the day you collapsed. The doctor told me and I didn't mention it because I was expecting you to tell me but you never did'', Edward said, focusing on the road ahead.

''I am sorry. I didn't mean to hide it from you. I just didn't know how you would feel knowing about it. I was scared you wouldn't want to have a child now'', Ellie said, in a low voice, avoiding Edward's gaze. Hearing this, Edward parked the car by the roadside and focused his attention on Ellie.

''Why did you think I wouldn't want this? I have been praying for this to happen. I feel like you are going to leave me and the only thing to keep you by my side is if you have a child for me. When the doctor told me that day, I was so happy and glad. I couldn't contain my joy and I wanted to show how grateful I am to you for getting pregnant with my child but I couldn't because you were hi