#Chapter 156: Bitter Regrets

Olivia The months after Nathan left were filled with both expectation and loneliness. My pregnancy advanced, and my belly swelled, reminding me daily of the life growing within me. I decided not to find out the gender of the baby. In fact, even though I began to have suspicions that I was carrying twins instead of a single child, I refused to let the doctor tell me the details. Just as long as the little life—or lives—inside of me was healthy, that was all I cared about. Angela said that I was being avoidant. Maybe I was, but I didn’t care. It was my decision, and it was a decision that I was sticking with. But it was Levi who became my rock during that time. After realizing that my belly was growing too rapidly to be able to keep up with cleaning and maintenance on the villa, I had invited him to live with me. I not only needed help around the house, but I also found myself craving the company. We became good friends, confiding in each other, sharing lau