Leo squeezed her hand gently, his fingers fitting securely around hers as he looked at her with a calm expression that did little to hide the concern in his eyes.
"We'll find out soon."
Bella nodded but his reassurance could not completely chase away the nervousness inside her. It remained there, making her heart beat a little faster than usual. She knew routine check-ups were normal and everyone had repeatedly assured her that everything was going well but knowing that did not stop her from worrying about the tiny life growing inside her.
It was their baby.
Their little baby.
And somehow, that made every small concern feel much bigger than it should have.
When they arrived at the hospital, Leo stayed beside her as they walked through the familiar corridors. Bella kept one hand around his while the other occasionally rested over her stomach without her even realizing it.
