Chapter 77

"Wow, Mia," he says, his voice filled with awe. "I can't believe it. This is the best news ever. I'm going to be a dad!" "Hmm," he gives a cool sign, breathing with satisfaction from what I can hear on the phone here.

The excitement in his voice ignites an indescribable warmth within me. "And I'm going to be a mom," I reply, the word "mom" still feeling surreal on my tongue.

"We're going to be parents, Mia," he says, his voice filled with renewed tenderness. "Our lives are going to change most incredibly."

Tears stream down my face as joy overwhelms me. I can practically feel his excitement radiating through the phone. It's as if our hearts are intertwined, beating in unison, ready to embark on this new chapter together.

I take a deep breath, collecting myself as I wipe away my tears. "I wish you were here with me right now," I confess, longing for his presence more than ever in this moment of pure happiness. I would have fallen head first into