Asher’s jaw dropped, his expression a mix of astonishment and disbelief. “You found out... like that?”
Bella nodded, her smile bittersweet. “Not exactly the way I imagined discovering something so special. But the moment the doctor confirmed it, I couldn’t believe it either. It was... surreal.”
Asher reached for her, pulling her into his lap as he sat on the floor. His hands cradled her cheeks, and his eyes shone with tenderness. “Bella,” he murmured, his voice trembling. “You’re carrying our child. I can’t even put into words what that means to me.”
She smiled, leaning her forehead against his. “It means everything to me too. It’s scary and exciting all at once, but I know we’ll figure it out.”
Without another word, Asher closed the small distance between them and kissed her. It w
