With tears in her eyes, she explained that she had woken up feeling sick during the night. Because of the heat and exhaustion, she had changed her clothes in a hurry and accidentally put the nightdress on backward. The stains on the bed were from vomiting, and the towel and water bottle nearby were proof she had tried to clean up before lying back down.
In that moment, I realized how quickly my doubts had almost destroyed our trust. For seven months she had been struggling with pregnancy symptoms—nausea, dizziness, exhaustion—while still trying to stay strong for our baby. Yet instead of supporting her, I had allowed suspicion to take control of my thoughts.
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