“Elle, don’t worry. I’ll be there on the day the baby is born. I’ll definitely witness the birth.”

Ethan’s voice was subdued as he looked down.

I didn’t respond, so he added, “Elle, isn’t it more important to care for someone who is about to leave this world than a child who isn’t even here yet? Cass… Cassie really only has one month left. She said her last wish is to spend this time with me.”

“She has no one but me.”

Ethan’s voice carried an undeniable tenderness and concern for Cassie.

“How will you spend this time? Like a married couple?”

He paused, looking taken aback. “How could that...