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REVA My stomach turned, and I debated whether to answer the phone before finally doing so. The voice on the other end was Nikolai's doctor, who apologized immediately for calling me on a holiday and explained that he would not normally contact me outside of regular hours, but there was an urgent matter that needed to be addressed. I leaned against the wall next to my door as he spoke, feeling a headache form behind my temples. He explained that the hospital had been paid only for the first of Nikolai's bills. Because of the severity of Nikolai's injuries, the hospital initially allowed the bill to accumulate. Patients with spinal trauma frequently require extended hospitalization, complex care, and extensive rehabilitation. In such cases, the hospital typically gives patients enough time to process their insurance or make family arrangements before raising billing concerns. However, in Nikolai's case, the accounts department had flagged his file because there had been no further

REVAStopping in front of my apartment building, I turned off the engine but remained motionless for a moment before leaning back in the driver's seat and staring through the windshield. I had spent the entire drive back from the hospital thinking about what I should do next. However, the truth was... I still hadn't a clue. My mind kept circling the same questions, never finding an answer.Closing my eyes, I exhaled, another thought entering my mind: how I had spoken to Dr. Jacobs earlier. A part of me considered calling the hospital again to apologize for how I ended the conversation. But after considering the idea for a few minutes, I decided against it. I didn't have enough emotional energy to open that door again. Talking about Nikolai felt like ripping open a wound that hadn't even started to heal, and I didn't understand why, because I had begun to believe that I was getting better. I had begun to think about him without bleeding so heavily, but suddenly everything felt fresh,

REVAMy parents' eyes welled up with tears almost immediately, and my mother was the first to break down, sobbing as she drew me into another gentle hug. My father also leaned in, his hand cradling the back of my head as they both held me, their joy pouring out.They congratulated me repeatedly, their voices thick with emotion as they learned they were going to become grandparents. I could tell they were genuinely happy, which warmed my heart.But beneath the happiness... I could see their sadness and worry over the unspoken complication brought by the pregnancy. As far as they knew, this baby was Nikolai's, and they knew how hard that made things for me.Pulling back and looking between them, I decided to be candid. Perhaps that would alleviate their concerns by providing them with an insight into my mental state regarding this pregnancy.“I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep the baby at first," I confessed. “But, when I thought I had lost the pregnancy... I realized I wanted it."My ha

REVA “Hey," Levi said softly. Concern was written all over his face as his eyes scanned me, as if he was checking to make sure I was all right.Just for a moment... I couldn't speak; I just sat there, staring at him. How did he know I was here?He came to a stop next to the bed, close enough for me to see the tension in his jaw and the way his grip tightened around the flowers, and that's when I snapped out of it.“Hey." My voice was quieter than I intended, and his next words made me pause.“May I hug you?" It was a simple question asking for something simple, but how the hell was I supposed to survive that hug when I wanted him to get into this bed and make me forget about everything that had brought me here, despite the walls I'd put up. I realized I had to heal on my own before I could be close to anyone. But as I stared at him, I wanted to ignore everything and pick up where we left off.I didn't realize I'd taken too long to respond until he asked if I was okay, and said that

REVALevi and I were still snuggled in each other's arms, our bodies still floating in the aftermath, when my stomach let out a loud, ungraceful growl that broke the silence between us. I laughed in surprise because I had breakfast, while Levi backed away, a slow smile spreading across his face.“Was that you?" he asked, amused, and I groaned, dropping my head. “It appears I have started eating for two."His smile softened. “What do you feel like?"I considered it for a second. “Not hospital food."He huffed a soft laugh. “What's wrong with hospital food?"I wrinkled my nose and said, “It's all healthy. I don't feel very healthy right now."That made him chuckle. This hospital had a menu that rivaled most restaurants I knew, but it was all healthy, which made sense for a hospital. But as bad as it may have sounded, given that the food I put into my body was no longer just about me, I wasn't feeling particularly health-conscious right now, and I knew my baby would understand.“Alright,