The silence in the room weighed heavily on Claire as she struggled to find the right words to bridge the growing divide between her and Jamie. She felt a mix of emotions swirling within her – hurt, anger, and a profound sense of loneliness. It seemed as though Jamie had already made up his mind, and she couldn’t bear the thought of being seen as a burden, someone he couldn’t handle anymore. She knew she was capable of taking care of herself and their unborn child, but the rejection she sensed from him cut deeply.