My intent had been to explain my thoughts and feelings, to bridge the gap between us, but Derek wasn't about to let me continue.
"Derek, I know it's difficult for you, but—" I began, but he abruptly interrupted me.
"It's not difficult for me," he declared with unwavering determination. The stark clarity of his words resonated through the room, and I was taken aback by his resolute tone.
"I'm sorry. This is due to my carelessness," I confessed, my voice tinged with regret. As I uttered those words, I also pulled Derek into a warm embrace.
Derek, still holding me close, began to speak, his voice gentle yet filled with a hint of sadness. "And what about abortion? Did I tell you to abort it? Did I say I didn't want this child?" His words conveyed the depth of his commitment to both me and the unborn child.
