Chapter 5

Callum's POV

When Callum opened the gift box, the first thing he saw was a pair of white baby socks.

He froze, then lifted the ultrasound image beneath them.

Twelve weeks.

A steady heartbeat.

Maren was pregnant.

Joy burst through his chest. He stared at the tiny, blurred outline until his breathing turned ragged.

They had waited seven years for this.

He immediately reached for his phone, ready to ask where she was and why she had not waited at home so they could celebrate together.

Before he could make the call, the ultrasound slipped from his hand and turned…