“I had a panic attack while I was showering. You were there—” “I know, sweetheart. I was there for you,” he interrupts softly. “What’s your point, Azeer?” “I was also there when you were staring at the baby toys. When I see you rubbing your stomach and frowning sometimes. When you secretly watch pregnancy videos on your phone.” Azeer’s fingers gently entwine in my hair as he lifts my face, bringing our eyes to the same level. “Alina jaan, we have our whole lives ahead of us. You have your daycare centre, and I have the hotel. And together, we have Zoha to take care of. She needs all the
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