CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FOUR – THE WRONG REACTION

In the tense silence that followed, Miguel's expression softened. He took a step towards Karina, his voice quieter now. "Karina, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have reacted like that. You're right, this affects you more than anyone." Karina's shoulders sagged, the fight draining out of her. "I'm sorry too. I should have told you sooner. I was just... so scared." Miguel closed the distance between them, pulling Karina into his arms. She buried her face in his chest, letting out a sob she'd been holding back for days. "Shh, it's okay," Miguel murmured, stroking her hair. "We're in this together, alright? Whatever happens, whatever we decide, we'll face it as a team." Karina looked up at him, her eyes red but filled with a glimmer of hope. "You mean that?" Miguel nodded, cupping her face in his hands. "I love you, Karina. This news... it's unexpected and scary as hell. But if you want to do this, if you want to have this baby, then I'm all in. We'll figure it out together." Karina felt a we