Lily finally found a moment of calm as she dialled Zain's number.
Her heart pounded, and her hands trembled slightly.
The confrontation with Stanley had drained her, leaving behind a cocktail of emotions she struggled to process.
Zain picked up after two rings, his voice warm and comforting. "Lily? Are you okay?"
She exhaled shakily. "I... I just wanted to talk. It's been a rough day. I confronted Stanley. It was messy. I told him about the baby."
There was a pause. "Do you want me to come over?"
"No," she replied softly. "I just needed to hear your voice."
"Lily," "are you sure" he said with gentle conviction, "no matter what happens, I'm here. You're the love of my life. If Stanley's family tries to fight for custody, I'll spend everything I have to protect you and the baby. You'r
