Confessions Over A Tissue Box

Knocking on the door felt like it might break the silence between them. The sound echoed through the quiet house as he pleaded for Noa to open the door. When it finally creaked open, Noa stood there, composed on the surface, but her hand immediately reached for the tissue box.

The air hung heavy, her words soon breaking the silence: she was pregnant—and yes, it was his child. A wave of excitement surged through Dave, quickly tangled with confusion. As if reading his thoughts, Noa hesitated, then took a deep breath before she dropped the bombshell, ready to expose the reality that had been hidden from him all along.