She leaned into my touch, her eyes closing briefly as if savoring the moment. When she opened them again, they were filled with a mix of gratitude and something deeper - love, perhaps.
"You really would do that for me?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
I nodded, my hand sliding to the back of her neck, pulling her closer. "I would do anything for you, Julie," I murmured, my lips brushing against her forehead. "You know that."
She melted against me, her arms wrapping around my waist, her face burying in my chest. I could feel her body shaking slightly, whether from relief or emotion, I wasn't sure.
Julie's body melted against mine, her breath warm through the fabric of my shirt. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice muffled against my chest, her fingers clutching at my shirt. "Thank you so much."
I looked down at her, my hand gently lifting her chin so our eyes met. A mischievous grin spread across my face as I teased her, "Let's go meet our daughter Hannah."
