The Ultrasound
Over time, Emma adapted to the quiet countryside. She loved the long walks, the stillness of nature, and the relief from stress. When an ultrasound revealed they were expecting a girl, Emma was overjoyed.
But Daniël’s reaction chilled her. His first whispered word was a firm “no.” When she confronted him, he brushed it off, blaming her hormones and insisting she had misheard. Wanting to believe him, Emma let the doubt fade.
Lucy
Months later, Emma gave birth to a beautiful baby girl they named Lucy. She became their sunshine, and Daniël seemed to embrace fatherhood wholeheartedly. They captured every milestone—her first steps, her first words, the little crafts she proudly made.
One morning, Lucy handed Emma a drawing: Emma in a yellow dress, Daniël in a blue suit. At the top, in Daniël’s neat handwriting, were the words: Will you marry me?
Overwhelmed with joy, Emma said yes.