Outside the clinic window, Dominic’s car was still parked, engine running.He sat behind the wheel, one hand resting loosely on the steering wheel, the other drumming lightly on his thigh. His face, usually so unreadable, was now lit with anticipation. Every time the glass doors opened, his eyes flicked upward, searching.When Natalie finally stepped out, he straightened in his seat. She had the paper in her hand, her walk steady but slower than usual. The moment she spotted him, she smiled—a soft, hesitant thing that bloomed as she approached.Dominic quickly stepped out and rounded the car. “Hey,” he greeted, eyes scanning her face. “You okay? How was it?”Natalie nodded, holding the paper tighter. “It was great!” she said brightly, her voice a little too high. “But sad news—the baby’s still not visible. They said it’s just too early.”Dominic’s eyes widened a bit, and a crooked grin formed. “Too early, huh? Still, you got the ultrasound?”She held it out, and he took it carefully,
더 보기
