“You were right, I was already pregnant when we got divorced,” I told him truthfully. “It’s just that… I didn’t want to stay with you just for the sake of this baby. And I wasn’t sure how to tell you too.” Victor’s eyes widened, confusion and shock flashing across his face. His hands, which had bee
Aria’s POVThere, I’ve said it. It felt like a heavy, splintered shard had been pulled from my chestWe both sat there, the enormity of what I had just revealed hanging between us, creating a silence that was almost suffocating. The atmosphere felt charged, as if the very air around us had shifted,
Victor’s POVDamn! I shouldn’t have driven her away like that. I buried my head in my hands with great frustration. The argument with Aria replayed in my mind, a relentless loop of angry words and hurtful accusations. I’d been so focused on proving my point that I hadn't stopped to think about what
Aria’s POVI pulled into the parking lot of Jasmine’s preschool, the engine’s low rumble fading as I turned off the car. The school playground was still alive with energy as the few remaining kids ran around and delightfully screamed on the swings and seesaws. I couldn’t see Jasmine yet, but I knew
I smiled, brushing a strand of hair out of her face. “I’m sure he can help you with that someday.”Jasmine’s eyes lit up again, and she practically bounced in my arms. “When? When? When can I see him? Can we visit his company?”I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Jasmine’s excitement was so obvio
Aria’s POVA few days had passed, and I’d thrown myself into work, trying to keep my mind off the awkwardness of that last conversation with Samuel. But no matter how busy I got, his reaction to Jasmine’s innocent comment kept gnawing at me. I felt a twinge of guilt every time I thought about how I
Aria’s POVVictor’s expression mirrored my own shock as he saw Shane, clearly not expecting her to show up. Before he could find his voice, Shane stepped forward, her eyes flickering with something I couldn’t quite place.“Oh, I didn’t know you had visitors…” she began, her voice sugary sweet but la
“This was a great idea,” I admitted, glancing at Victor.“I’m glad you think so,” he said, his eyes following Jasmine as she moved to another exhibit. “I just wanted her to have fun today.”“She’s definitely having fun,” I agreed, feeling the warmth of the moment.Jasmine’s enthusiasm was infectious