Concern instantly replaced Alex's yearning. " Is everything okay? You sound a little off "
Ava sighed softly. " I'm just feeling a bit tired today, that's all "
" I wish I was there with you " Alex confessed, his voice laden with longing. " I miss you, Ava. I miss seeing you, holding you "
A bittersweet silence hung in the air for a moment before Ava spoke again. " I miss you too, Alex. The baby's been kicking a lot lately. It's like our little one knows you're not here "
A warm smile tugged at Alex's lips at the thought. " I wish I could feel it too. Can you put the phone near your belly? Maybe I can hear something "
A soft chuckle escaped Ava as she adjusted the phone. " Alright, little one, say hi to Daddy "
For a fleeting moment, amidst the static on the line, Alex thought he cou
