Red Haze

Grace

“ You said you would give my child to Lily if I was pregnant because I didn’t deserve to be a mother. ” I state, as a matter of fact, not sparing him a glance.

I hear his breath hitch and smile wider. He is so good at his ‘hurt’ act.

“ Don’t be hurt. You gave the child to Lily, after all. She wanted it gone and you did just that. ” I lean back and continue to stare out.

“ Do you think I don’t mourn the loss of our— ”

“ Don’t. ” I snap, pulling my wrist out of his palm. “ don’t go there, Ethan. ”

To my relief, he goes silent and doesn’t push it.

Our journey ends in silence but his eyes remain on me, making it impossible for me to not feel disdain.

When the expensive hospital comes into my view, I straighten up. Out of nowhere, Ethan grabs my hand again and places a file in it.

I lift my brows and finally direct my gaze to his face. His eyes meet mine, softening once more.

“ Take it. ” He whispers.

I eye the file and open it without delay.

“ Everything you think I snatched fr