Chapter 40

It had been more than two months since Bryan took his first steps. Now he would be seen walking around the house with his little squeals and screams.

After that awkward encounter between Alex and Mia, they both avoided each other, but eventually, because of Bryan, they had to face each other.

Time had been flying, it seemed, as Bryan was already nine months old. He is growing up way too fast, and it didn’t quite sit well with his dad as well.

Mia once overheard him talking to Bryan when he thought she was not around.

“You are growing up way too fast, buddy. Can you stop? I mean, I know you have to grow up and stuff, but honestly, growing up is such a trap. I wish I could stop this.” Alex grumbled, and Bryan giggled at his father, who smiled in return.

She knew he was just having fun with their son, but something was missing. His words had left her in deep thought, and she couldn’t help but wonder about his family.

Another day, when Alex was playing with Bryan, she couldn’t stop h