PART 2 Rowan “Sir? Is there anything you need me to get for you from the restaurant?” My secretary asks, but I continue staring outside my office window. The view was really great. It was one of the reasons why I chose it, but today it didn’t offer me the tranquility it usually does. “No. Not to
I see him swallow, before his eyes focus on me. “It’s Ava” he finally says. I’m about to ask him what’s wrong with Ava when an unrecognizable voice mentions her name. I begin to turn in the direction of the TV. “Please, Rowan…don’t watch it, focus on me” My brother begs me, but I don’t pay attent
Fuck. What did this have to happen to her? Why would someone do this to her? Were there signs that I ignored? Was she in danger, and I didn’t notice? The questions keep bombarding my head as Gabe drives out of the underground parking. I would never forgive myself if she was in danger and I didn’t n
“Ava Sharp” I almost shout when I get to the nurse’s station. One of the nods and motions for me. “Come this way, she was brought in about ten minutes ago. She’s currently in the emergency room” “How is she? How is the baby?” “I’m sorry Mr. Woods, but I don’t know. The doctors are with her and I
I stare at the doctor as if I’m a damn idiot who can’t comprehend what he just said. In my defense, his words didn’t register wholly with me. He was asking me to choose between Ava and her baby. Does he know how difficult that is? “Mr. Woods, time is of the essence. We need to know your decision,”
Chapter 115 I stand rooted in my spot as the words keep ringing in my ears. A baby girl. Ava has a baby girl. She has a little daughter. Noah is going to be so fucking happy. He has been praying that he gets a sister, and his prayer has been answered. “Can I see her?” “I know you’re eager to se
“Dad, where is mom? I asked Cal why he was picking me up instead of mom, but he said, You’ll explain everything,” he says, a mask of concern firmly on his face. Damn this was hard. I had time to come up with a way of delivering the news, but words fail me. “Is she having the baby? Is that why we a
Chapter 116 “What do you mean she slipped into a coma?” Theo asks with an unmistakable tremble in his voice. My heart was once again thudding against my ribcage. It felt like it wanted to punch a whole right through my fucking chest. I try to think clearly, but it’s like my brain can’t function.