Is she pregnant?

I watched him with my gaze, my heart pounding as I wrestled with the voices in my head. Maybe I should say yes, give myself a chance. Ashley wanted him as her brother-in-law, and maybe—just maybe—I could give my unborn child a complete family.

Yang looked like a total gentleman. There was something in his eyes—something tender, something genuine. Love. Care. He wasn't just asking for me; he was asking for the child growing inside me, offering to be the father it needed.

A few seconds passed, our eyes locked in an intense exchange. He waited for my answer, his patience unwavering, his expression filled with unspoken emotions. Inside me, a war raged—a battle between fear and hope, between my past and the possibility of a different future. Could I trust this man? Could I take this leap of faith?

"I know you think I'm a total freak for asking you to be my wife on our first date, but I want—"

"are you sure " I cut him off before I could second-guess myself.