Leila's POV:
I knew Drake hated the thought of me even considering an abortion. The disappointment, the anger—it was all there beneath the surface, just waiting to explode. I didn't blame him for it, but I wasn't ready for this child. I didn't feel capable, and every time I imagined myself as a mother, I felt nothing but dread. I knew Drake would never forgive me if I went through with it. Hell, he wouldn't even let me do it if he had the slightest chance to stop me.
The weight of his feelings was crushing, suffocating me. But I also knew that I needed to make my own decision, something that I felt was right for me, even if it seemed impossible. I needed advice from someone who had been through something similar—someone who wasn't blinded by their love for me or the idea of family. That's why I chose to go to Nelly.
