I froze completely. I had no idea what to say, and my hand slowly moved toward my stomach, realizing there was life inside me all this time. If I had chosen to die that night, what would have happened to my child? I felt like a selfish mother. My baby survived, even after everything those people did to me, still holding on with every breath. “Darling, Athenarose, stop crying please. It pains me. Hmm.” I lifted my gaze to Nix, my tears flowing. “I was selfish, Nix. I was losing hope that night, but our baby held on through everything. I was ready to give up, but our child… our child fought for both of us.” Phoenix’s eyes softened, although they still carried guilt and an overwhelming need to protect. He took my trembling hands, squeezing them gently as if trying to pour strength into me. “You’re not selfish, darling. You went through hell. Do not blame yourself even for a second.” I shook my head, feeling the weight of all the emotions I had been carrying for so long. The fear,
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