Chapter 29

Melisa stood in the living room, her hands trembling slightly as she held the pregnancy test in front of her. She had been waiting anxiously for Gavin to come home, her heart racing with a mix of excitement and nervousness.

As the door swung open and Gavin stepped in, Melisa's voice caught in her throat. She forced herself to take a deep breath and speak up. "Gavin, there's something I need to show you."

Gavin looked up from his briefcase, his brow furrowing in confusion. "What's going on, Melisa?"

Melisa held out the test, her eyes fixed on his face for any sign of a reaction. "I'm pregnant, Gavin. We're going to have a baby."

For a moment, there was silence in the room as Gavin's eyes locked onto the pregnancy test. His expression went through a range of emotions—surprise, shock, and finally, a deep-set annoyance. He let out an exasperated sigh and ran a hand through his hair.

"Melisa, are you serious?" Gavin's tone was laced with frustration.

Melisa's heart sank at his reaction, he