He continued, “I wanted it to be done before the baby arrived so we could move in and start our family close to nature. That’s why I’ve been going longer and more frequently. I wanted to make it perfect for you.”
Melissa’s anger and suspicion began to melt away, replaced by a flood of emotions. Tears filled her eyes as she took in Paul’s words. She saw the sincerity in his eyes. “Paul,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Why didn’t you just tell me? We could have worked on it together.”