couldn’t tell him, Ellie. I loved him and I couldn’t tell him I was dying. He would have dropped everything to be with me and I couldn’t live with ruining his life. I didn’t even find out I was pregnant until two months ago.” “He deserves to know, Porchea.” “I know he does, but it’s too late. Maybe it’s best this way. Please…” She squeezed Eliana’s hands. “Please tell me you’ll take care of my baby. Tell me you’ll love and protect her.” “Her? It’s a girl?” Porchea nodded. “I want to name her Violet.” “After your favorite flower.”
