#chapter 45 Embracing the Future

In our lovely new home, Nicholas, Cheney, and Brian, were constantly hovering around me, their protective instincts in overdrive. While their intentions were pure and filled with love, it made it increasingly difficult for me to keep my pregnancy a secret from them. One evening, as the sun set and painted the sky in hues of pink and gold, I found myself surrounded by the triplets once again. They sat on a plush sofa in the living room, their watchful eyes never leaving me. It was like they were waiting on me to do something. Or maybe it was that their instincts knew there was something going on with me that I hadn’t, or didn’t, know. I understood their worried faces, but I still didn’t know how to tell them. "Beryl, are you feeling okay? You haven’t been yourself lately. We just want to take care of you." Nicholas asked, concern etched on his handsome face. I smiled, grateful for their care but also feeling a pang of guilt for hiding the truth from them. "I'm fine, just a