ong as she could remember. Samantha didn't ever see Delia as good enough for Thomas. She didn't seem to appreciate him like Samantha did. "I'm so sorry that had to happen." Sam

cided to try and contact his wife to make sure that she was ok and had hopefully calmed down. Arguing was not what he wanted to do. He frowned when the call went straight through to the answer machine. He placed his phone back into his pocket and quickly got his ticket for parking. Turning around he headed back to the car where Samantha was waiting impatiently. "Thomas, what took you so long?" She huffed, crossing her arms in mock annoyance, though her eyes sparkled with mischief. "I was just making sure everything was in order," he replied, trying to downplay the moment of hesitation he had felt when calling Delia. "You know, didn't want to keep you waiting." "Let's go, then! I can't wait to pick out the cutest little outfits for our baby. Just think of all the attention they'll get!" Samantha cooed, her excitement bubbling over. She leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper, "I've already seen some adorable things online-like tiny little shoes and a matching hat. We have to make sure this little one is the most fashionable baby on the block!" Thomas's heart raced at her enthusiasm, yet a flicker of doubt gnawed at him. He loved the idea of being a father, but it felt surreal given the circumstances. The weight of his betrayal loomed large over him, even as he sat next to Samantha, who represented the thrill of a new beginning. "Right, shopping first. Being practical is key." He nodded, forcing himself to focus on her. "Let's get everything you need." Once inside the store, Samantha became a whirlwind of energy, darting from aisle to aisle, picking out items with glee. Thomas trailed behind, half-heartedly scanning the merchandise, while his mind drifted to Delia. He hadn't been the perfect husband and had taken her for granted. Yet, the more he watched Samantha move with confidence, the more he found himself drawn to her. She ex