CHAPTER FORTY THREE – SETTING OUT RESPONSIBILITIES

He reached across the desk, taking her hand in his. The touch sent a familiar spark through her. "I care about you, Deonna. More than I've cared about anyone in a long time. And I want to make this right." Deonna squeezed his hand, a small smile playing on her lips. "I care about you too, Logan. I think... I think we could make this work, if we try." Logan's thumb traced circles on her palm, his expression thoughtful. "I've been doing some research, trying to figure out our options." "Options?" Deonna asked, her brow furrowing. Logan nodded, his voice gentle. "There are some great adoption agencies in New York. They specialize in finding loving homes for babies. I think it might be worth considering." Deonna froze, her hand going still in Logan's. "Adoption?" "It's just an option to think about," Logan said quickly. "I know it's a big decision, but-" "A big decision?" Deonna pulled her hand away, her voice rising. "Logan, I'm not giving our baby up for adoption!" Logan's expres