Then, at their wedding reception, Nadia announced she was pregnant with twins.
Our entire family was overjoyed. But the pregnancy became difficult. Nadia had been born with a heart condition, and although it had been treated when she was a baby, doctors monitored her carefully.
At thirty-four weeks, Nadia was suddenly rushed to the hospital. The doctors were deeply concerned.
They were doing everything they could for her and both babies. Marcus refused to leave her side until the surgical team made him step outside.
I had known him for twenty-three years. I had never seen him look so frightened.
Then he grabbed my hand and pulled me into an empty hallway. “What’s going on?”
I asked. His voice trembled. “Before they took her back, Nadia made me promise to tell you something.”
“What?” “Only if she didn’t wake up.” My entire bo went cold. “Marcus, don’t say that.”
He squeezed both my hands. Then he looked directly at me. “Now it’s time for you to understand why I really married her.”
