Celine stopped in her tracks right in front of her bedroom door. She turned toward Henry, the lingering sparks of joy from the ultrasound results still dancing in her eyes.
"Thank you for accompanying me to the prenatal checkup," Celine said sincerely.
Henry did not look away immediately. He took a step closer and grasped her hand, his touch gentle yet steady. "I am very happy to help you, Celine. And regarding my offer to be a father to that child, I truly hope you will consider it again."
Celine was just about to open her mouth to respond when a shrill cry from the end of the hallway diverted their attention.
"Celine!" Zoey came running toward them, her hair slightly tousled from her haste.
"Zoey, don't run!" Celine called out. She immediately knelt on the floor, opening her arms wide to welcome the warm impact of the little girl's embrace.
