07

7

I still receive gentle reminders from Dashiell on my phone every day.

But he hasn't come home for three consecutive days.

I guess he's by Melody's side, waiting for her to give birth.

On the fourth morning, he finally returned, with an obvious smile on his face.

As soon as he entered, he hugged me happily and said,

"Darling, I've missed you so much these past few days."

"Did you resolve the issues at the branch office?"

"Yes!"

"Dashiell, I have something to ask you."

"Darling, I have some good news to tell you."

We spoke simultaneously, and I was taken aback for a moment.

"Is it good news or bad news?" I asked anxiously in my heart.

Could it be that Dashiell wants to come clean with me?

"Good news!" Dashiell's eyes were full of joy.

"Then you go first!"

"Darling, remember how we talked about adopting a child?"