The Borrowed Book

“Tell me one thing, why do you keep referring to the child as a "he"? What if the child is actually a "she"? Aren't you even a little curious to know the gender of your own child? This is your own flesh and blood we're talking about. And what if there are actually twins - a boy and a girl? Don't you want to make any effort to find out and see them?" Vivian asked, trying to ignite Eric's curiosity and longing.

"....." Damian attempted to speak, but he was too overwhelmed with emotions.

Sensing his emotional turmoil, Vivian stood up from her seat and went over to him.

"It's okay to be scared of rejection. That doesn't mean you're weak; it only means you have a heart. And like every other heart, it yearns to be loved - the love of a woman, as well as the love of a child," Vivian said gently and empathetically, placing her hand over his heart to feel its beat.

Damian stared at her, feeling her compassion and understanding. He could sense that she believed in him as a good man, and that