Chapter 164

• -Elli
• As I stared at the glowing screen of my computer, the numbers and words began to blur together. I was in the middle of preparing a report for work, but my mind was elsewhere—focused on the upcoming doctor's appointment. The thought of hearing our baby’s heartbeat again sent excitement racing through me, but it also sparked a whirlwind of nerves.
• “Elli? Are you ready?” Logan’s voice broke through my concentration, bringing a smile to my face without even having to look up. I turned to see him leaning against the door frame, his expression a mix of curiosity and playfulness.