Chapter 173

“I can’t… babies are a no, ever, even if I wanted to keep you by giving you one. I couldn’t. That life, that dream, will never be a reality if you stick with me, Alexi. I can’t have kids and don’t even want any if I could. There’s no future for us if that’s what you need.” It’s blurted out in a trembling mess, splattered with sniffs and tears as I get myself all twisted up inside and hysterical, awaiting death by divorce. He has no clue how deeply this will destroy me. Losing him now, after everything, will be the end of me. My lungs deflate entirely, and I struggle so hard to catch my breath.

“Jesus Christ, Cam. You see me cuddle my niece, and suddenly, you’re having a meltdown, thinking I want to knock you up and reproduce. Calm down and take a breath.”

It’s a weird tone I cannot read, and I blink at him, hopeless at stopping my tears. He seems at a loss about whether to touch me, his hand hovering, and then he straightens up and looks away for a second to regain his c