All eyes shifted to Julian. He had been stubborn from the beginning he didn't want the child. But now, with the truth about his failing strength exposed, something in him wavered. The air around him shifted, his posture tense in a way that told me his instincts were fighting his pride. Could he still reject the baby knowing it might be the only one he would ever have?
"Julian…" Camilla whispered, voice trembling. Her eyes were wide with fear, desperate for him to choose her side.
"I want to keep the child," he said quietly.
Camilla's eyes brightened just for a moment.
Then Julian continued, colder than before.
"But I won't marry her."
Camilla's face twisted. "Julian, I gave you everything. How can you say this now? If you won't marry me, what do you expect me to do?"
Julian snapped.
