The doctor adjusted her glasses, her calm demeanor unshaken despite Armando’s intense gaze. “Jessica is showing all the signs of early pregnancy. We ran a few preliminary tests, and everything points to that conclusion. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Rico—you’re expecting.”
Jessica’s breath caught, her wide eyes darting to Armando. For a moment, silence blanketed the room, broken only by the faint hum of the medical equipment. Armando stood motionless, his jaw clenched so tightly she thought it might snap.
“Pregnant?” Jessica echoed in a whisper, her hand instinctively moving to her stomach. The realization sank in slowly, like warm waves washing over her. A child. Another baby.
Armando’s face remained impassive, but his dark eyes were stormy, filled with an unreadable mix of emoti
