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Chapter 76

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Kimberly’s POV

"I never wanted to keep it from you, Leo. Believe me," I said, my voice trembling as I saw his face darken.

I wasn’t even sure why I was explaining myself. He had caused this. Yet, here I was, trying to make him understand.

"Kimberly…"

"Believe me, Leo, the baby was a..." I hesitated, feeling the weight of my own words. "Was a mistake."

"Kimberly!" Leonardo's voice sharpened as he grabbed my shoulders. His grip was firm, but not painful.

"Look at me!" he commanded.

My shoulders slackened as I met his gaze. I expected anger, but what I saw was something else entirely.

Something deeper.

"My baby isn’t a mistake." His voice was quieter now, but no less intense.

"Leo, I—"

"Listen to me." His hands slid from my shoulders down to my stomach, his touch lingering as if trying to connect with the life growing inside me. "I know I hurt you. And the baby. But I swear..." He paused, his fingers pressing lightly against my belly.

"I’ll make it up to you."

I stared at him, stunned. D
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