Chapter Thirty-one

The silence in the office is making me feel more emotional. I stare at him while he sleeps soundly on the sofa, and you can tell he's happy just by looking at him. I close my eyes and lean against his chest.

"I love you, I'm sorry I lied, I'm sorry, I just don't want to hurt you hon," I cried quietly, burying my face in his neck.

I lied to protect him. I didn't want him to lose his smile; the brightness in his eye while holding my stomach because he thought there was a child inside made my heart ache.

"What's the problem, wife?"

I held my breath when he suddenly spoke; I think my silent sobs woke him up.

When I looked at him, I noticed his solemn expression. I quickly smile and brush my fingers across his cheeks.

"N-nothing, I'm just happy...yeah' I'm just glad you're here with me," I said, not looking into his eyes.

He sighed and hugged me more gently, kissing my forehead.

"I know pregnant women are emotional, but hearing your sobs, my wife, breaks my heart... " he held my chin and f