Alex was the perfect partner through every step of her pregnancy.
He made sure she rested, ate well, and never carried more than she could. Even while managing their daily life, he cared for her in every small way—bringing warm drinks, rubbing her tired feet, and holding her whenever she felt anxious or scared.
They laughed together when she got clumsy, cried together when she felt overwhelmed, and whispered sweet promises to each other every night.
The months passed, and Lily slowly learned that love could feel this safe, this joyful, this constant.