It was a lot easier to say when she wasn't facing him. A whole lot easier to do. She was actually doubting that she would be able to say it at all.
What was even more shocking was his reaction. She had expected him to react like her old boyfriend did. That she would be alone again to face all the decisions by herself. She didn't know if she would be able to give a baby up twice.
"I love you," it was the only thing she was ale to say.