Nora

Weeks had passed since that fateful confrontation with Solange in Liam’s office, and I'd successfully managed to avoid Liam's persistent attempts to reach me.

His voicemails filled with apologies, explanations, and pleas to meet up with him were left unanswered. I was resolute, my heart set on taking care of the child growing inside me, no matter what it took.

Nancy, my closest friend and confidante, had been growing increasingly concerned about my stubbornness. She knew that ignoring Liam wasn't the right path to take. I found myself in an internal battle, and I'd been avoiding the truth that my heart ached to hear.

"Nora, please," Nancy urged, her...