27 – Dignity
Hailey’s POV:
Despite the absence of the Doppler on my stomach, all I see is the image of three flashing hearts on the screen. The sound of the elevator doors opening interrupts my thoughts when I realise we’re about to step inside.
A flashback reminds me of the dream where Aiden rejected me in this elevator. It seems like my brain’s logical side is failing me as I experience tightness in my throat and an overwhelming urge to flee instead of stepping into that elevator.
Aiden tries to guide me towards the elevator and encourages me to join him, but I feel an overwhelming weight in my body. My legs are too heavy to lift, so I lean back.
“Hey, it’s okay. I know this was a shock for the both of us, but we’ll figure it out.” He assures me, but it doesn’t help.
“Sweetheart,
