When they arrived at the beach, they were delighted to find that they had the entire place to themselves. The weather was cool but comfortable, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore was soothing. Maria was overjoyed to be there and she smiled as she breathed in the fresh sea air.
James, stepping onto the beach, felt a wave of hesitation wash over him. As he watched Maria’s face light up with excitement, his own heart was heavy with a silent dread. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to be there; the beach was beautiful, and he loved seeing her so happy. But with Maria’s due date just around the corner, he couldn’t shake off a nagging sense of worry.