As I and Chris drove to Stella’s house, I kept replaying the conversation with Nicolas in my head. The way he looked at me, the coldness in his voice when he talked about getting rid of the baby. It was as if everything we had shared meant nothing to him in the end. And that realization stung more than I could bear.
When we arrived at Stella's house, the place was already buzzing with activity. Balloons, decorations, and a table filled with presents greeted us as we walked in. Stella spotted me from across the room and rushed over to greet me with open arms, her face lighting up with excitement.
“Mel! Chris! You made it!” Her enthusiasm was infectious, but I could only manage a half-hearted smile. She hugged us both. "I was worried you won't show up on time."
“We wouldn’t miss it for th
