She said she wanted to keep the baby—he nodded and drove her straight to a hospital.

Failed apologies

Drew came closer, his voice soft but firm, "Nina, I'm really sorry," but his words rang hollow. His face showed regret, but the sting of his betrayal was still too deep. "Sorry isn't good enough, Drew," I shot back. His attempts to make amends only revealed more clearly what he had done and sowed the seeds of doubt even deeper. I wanted to believe him, but his actions contradicted his every word.

Doubt and determination

Doubt weighed on me like a shadow, but I was determined to regain control of my own decisions. Drew's apology might have soothed me in the past, but now it only strengthened my resolve. This was my life, my future - I didn't need anyone to decide for me. Every breath reassured me and strengthened the conviction to decide for myself and make sure my voice was heard in the midst of his deception.