Sophia nodded, her throat tight with nerves. As they stepped out of the car and made their way inside, she felt a heavy weight settle in her chest. This was real. This was actually happening. The receptionist greeted them with a polite smile, handing them forms to fill out, and Sophia’s hands shook as she scribbled down her details.

When it was finally time for her appointment, the nurse called her back, and Julian squeezed her hand reassuringly.

 “I’ll be right here waiting,” he said softly, his eyes locked on hers.

Sophia followed the nurse into the exam room, her heart hammering in her ears. 

The doctor entered a few...