“I know, but it’s huge.”
“Yeah.” She huffed a small laugh and rubbed her belly. “I considered keeping her. My brother Jimmy said he’d help and I know he meant it. But I want more for my kid than what I can offer. I want her to have a better life than I did growing up.”
“I can support our kid.”
“But it’s more than money. I had financial support growing up. It’s not enough. Neither of us is ready to be a parent.”
He nodded, his eyes never leaving her face. “You’re right.”
Avery still held her hand, but she felt nothing. None of the old stirrings cropped up. Sure, now her hormones fled.
“I’m sorry for the way I handled this. I should’ve told you right away.”
“Why didn’t you?” he asked.
She smiled and bit her lip. “Truth?”
He nodded.
“I was afraid you’d want to stay together and rais
