CHAPTER SEVENTY NINE – LOGAN TRIES TO CHANGE

The changes in their relationship didn't go unnoticed by those around them. At the next family dinner, Deonna was surprised to find Logan by her side throughout the evening, fielding intrusive questions from relatives and offering support when she needed it. As they drove home that night, Deonna turned to Logan. "Thank you for tonight," she said softly. "It meant a lot to have you there with me." Logan reached over, taking her hand. "I'm sorry it took me so long to realize how much you needed me. I want to be there for you, always." The words weren't grand or poetic, but they were sincere. And for Deonna, that sincerity meant everything. As Deonna's pregnancy progressed, Logan became more involved in the preparations for the baby's arrival. He insisted on attending every doctor's appointment, eagerly asked about Deonna's cravings, and even started reading parenting books in his spare time. One Saturday afternoon, Deonna found Logan in the nursery, surrounded by pieces of an unasse