CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE – SURPRISE VISIT

One evening, as they sat in Karina's living room surrounded by pregnancy books and baby catalogs, the dam finally broke. "Miguel," Karina began, her voice tight with frustration, "have you even looked at the list of obstetricians I sent you? We need to choose one soon." Miguel sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I've been busy, Karina. The Nakamura account is taking up all my time." "Busy?" Karina's eyes flashed. "You think I'm not busy? I'm growing a human being while trying to keep up with my workload!" "That's not what I meant," Miguel said defensively. "It's just... this is all happening so fast. I'm trying to adjust." Karina stood up, pacing the room. "Adjust? Miguel, we don't have time for you to 'adjust'. This baby is coming whether you're ready or not." "Don't you think I know that?" Miguel snapped, his own frustration boiling over. "I'm doing my best here, Karina." "Are you?" Karina challenged. "Because from where I'm standing, it looks like you're still acting li