Chapter 84

Emma took a day off from work. Finding out about the little life growing inside her left her both shocked and thrilled. Her mind was a mess, but she knew she had to start planning—she couldn't afford another fainting episode like yesterday. This baby, this tiny spark of life, had become her light, her everything. She had to do right by it. She sat down to browse the internet for pregnancy tips, nutrition info, everything she could think of, her face glowing with joy the whole time. Three full pages filled up in her notebook, and she went over them again with care before closing it with a satisfied smile. Emma gently placed a hand on her belly. "Baby, mommy loves you so much. Yesterday was the first day I found out you're here—with us now. It was the 11th, so your nickname is Leo, alright? As for your real name... mommy needs to think about that a bit more. Let's go shopping this weekend, get you some clothes, how's that sound?" Of course, the little one was too tiny to respond, but she