The revelation of twins did something irreversible to Michael.
It was subtle at first—gentle, careful, the way he kept a hand on her lower back as they moved from the bedroom to the living room, as if guiding her away from invisible dangers. But within the hour, it evolved into something more… concentrated.
It was as if some primal instinct had snapped awake inside him.
He wasn’t just a loving husband anymore.
He was a guardian.
A shield.
A man whose entire world had suddenly expanded to include not one, but two fragile heartbeats he hadn’t even heard yet.
And Marnie felt every shift.
**The Doctor in Him Was Gone.
The Husband Took Over.**
“Sit down,” he said gently as she tried to stand to fix the bedsheets.
“I’m just going to fold—”
“No.”
His voice was soft, but firm enough t
