Chapter Sixty Five

He rushed out of the house in a hurry, leaving me concerned about where he was going.

"Where are you heading to?" I asked, seeking some clarity.

"In between runs," he explained. "I'll be back," and with that, he disappeared.

Choosing not to dwell on Josh's sudden departure, I settled in, shedding my clothes and seeking solace in a rejuvenating bath.

As the water washed away the external worries, my mind wandered to the profound changes ahead—how this tiny life growing inside me would reshape everything.

Thoughts of my job, career aspirations, and the sacrifices that lay ahead for the baby made me ponder whether my life would ever be the same again.

The weight of concern settled on me as I pondered whether my parents would be pleased with this sudden turn of events.

Always their pride, the thought of disappointing them by revealing a pregnancy felt like a heavy burden on my shoulders.

As I sat alone, it hit me that big changes were coming. I wondered if I could handle being a mom whi