CHAPTER 40

Amanda's heart raced as Ethan's words reverberated through the phone, filling her with a mix of shock, joy, and fear. She clutched the device tightly, trying to steady her trembling hands as she absorbed the life-altering news.

"Pregnant?" she whispered, her voice filled with a mixture of disbelief and excitement. "Are you sure, Ethan?"

Ethan's voice was filled with equal parts excitement and tenderness. "Yes, Amanda, I'm sure," he replied. "The test results came back positive. We're going to have a baby."

Amanda's mind raced, a whirlwind of emotions flooding her senses. Thoughts of motherhood, of tiny fingers and toes, of a new life growing inside her, filled her mind. It was a moment she had dreamed of, a beautiful milestone in their relationship, but it also brought a wave of trepidation and uncertainty.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. "Ethan, I... I can't believe it," she stammered, her voice filled with a mixture of joy and fear. "This is incredible, but