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Chapter 116 - The Silent Sacrifice

That night, the bedroom felt like a cage. Julian emerged from the shower, the scent of sandalwood filling the room. He climbed into bed and pulled Amara against his chest, his lips grazing her neck.

"I missed you today," he murmured, his hand sliding down to her hip. "How are you feeling?"

Amara froze. The doctor's warning echoed in her head: No intimacy. She desperately wanted to tell him the truth that she was doing this for them, for the baby they both wanted, but she couldn't risk the disappointment if it failed.

"Julian, stop," she whispered, gently pushing his hand away. "I... I'm really not feeling well. The doctor said it might be a viral infection. I don't want to get you sick. Let's just... let's just sleep."

Julian pulled back, his expression a mix of confusion and hurt. He looked at her for a long beat, the silence between them stretching until it felt like a physical barrier.

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