Days passed, and still, there was no response from Nicolas. Each day without a reply chipped away at me, leaving me feeling increasingly isolated and frantic. The silence was unbearable, especially with the reality of my pregnancy weighing heavily on me. I couldn't shake the fear that Nicolas was purposefully ignoring me, content with his life with Stella, while i was left to deal with the consequences of our actions. My frustration grew until it bubbled over into anger. I couldn't take it anymore. I had to see him, confront him face-to-face, and force him to acknowledge what we had done and the situation we were now in. One brisk afternoon, I found myself driving to Nicolas's house, my heart pounding with a mixture of anxiety and determination. I had lied to Chris that Stella needed m

