After confirming the abortion procedure three days later, I turned away and walked straight into Leonard, who was rushing toward me and out of breath."Darling, why did you come out here alone? It's dangerous."Looking at his anxious face, a question twisted in my mind.Was he worried about me, or the child I carried?I forced a bitter smile and stepped out of his reach. "I'm fine."Leonard's eyes flickered. He had always been the one avoiding me, and I had never once pulled away from him, even though I was the one who suffered through the allergic reactions.When we got home, Leonard claimed he still had work to finish, yet he knelt down and spoke softly to the baby in my belly. "Don't kick Mommy, sweetheart. Daddy doesn't want her to hurt."If this had happened before, I would have been dizzy with happiness, grateful for the child growing inside me, and certain I had a husband who loved me.Now every word cut like a blade. My heart bled with every syllable.As always, Leon
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