LILAC “I’m pregnant, Carter. We’re finally going to be parents.” I tried to put on my best smile, practicing how I would break the news to my husband. After three long years of what felt like endless waiting, we’ll finally have our child. I could already imagine his reaction and how it would be one of the best moments we would share. All the tears, loneliness, and prayers have finally paid off. I arrived at our home and rushed my way inside. I’d already thought of asking him out, announcing the good news while eating in a good place, but I couldn’t wait any longer. Not when we had already waited for so long. I’ve gone first to our cafe, a business we built together and has been flourishing for some years now. We already have four branches, but Carter specifically handles our main branc

