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His world began to right itself again and he breathed easier. He took a step toward her, desperate to pull her into his arms, feel her warmth.
“Remember when we talked about children, Noah?” Ashley said.
He froze mid-step.
“I was in the hospital after my kidney infection. We talked about having children one day. You wanted two. I wanted three. Do you remember what happened after we discussed it?”
Dear God.“No.”
Leia’s gaze swung to his, horror alive in her grey eyes. He wanted to reassure her, but his tongue was frozen. His whole body was frozen, unable to move as his world imploded.
“Yes. I did it, Noah. I’m pregnant.” Ashley smiled. “You’re going to be a father.”