“Is everything set for the surgery?"

“Indeed, it's scheduled a week from now. After that, we'll handle the medication injections carefully. I'll be right beside you," he murmured, his hand caressing her hair in a comforting gesture.

“Will our babies be okay? Won't the surgery hurt them?" She couldn't help but voice her concern for their unborn children.

Caught off guard, Theodore averted his gaze.

“Fear not. Our babies will be fine.”