182 Flood an Ocean

Adeline didn't know what to say. If one child has led to such complications, what would two do? She turned to Elias, her eyes wide. "A-are you sure?"

"I saw two sacs," Elias muttered. "The doctor also witnessed it."

Adeline swallowed. She trusted him. There was no way he'd lie to her about that. Unable to utter another word, she felt like her heart was threatening to jump out of her chest. What were they going to do now?

Adeline looked at Elias. His eyes were bright red, signalling his emotions were high and he was in a bad mood. They reminded her of pigeon blood rubies, so beautiful, yet cold. She saw the turmoil before she heard it. His large hands covered her soft ones. 

Adeline's face crumbled. She had felt the tremble of his fingers, when they tightly clasped over hers, squeezing reassuringly. He was being so strong for her, holding back his pain and emotions to prioritize hers.