Ivy
As the days turned into weeks, Ellie's presence in our home became more and more natural. The once haunted look in her emerald eyes had faded, replaced by a sense of warmth and contentment.
The bond between her and Aidan, which was once strained and distant, had grown into a warm companionship filled with laughter and trust. It was heartwarming to witness their relationship flourish before my very eyes.
I glanced down at the swell of my belly, the faint fluttering within reminding me of the life we've created. A future. A tiny heartbeat that synced with ours.
"Can you believe it?" I asked Aidan. The disbelief still tinged my voice, a quiver of wonder threading through each word. "Soon, there'll be three of us."
Aidan's gaze softened, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "I can."
I rolled my eyes. "Of course you can. You got me pregnant on purpose, didn't you? Just to trap me."
