Chapter 194

The mention of Carmen was enough to make Simon grow completely still.

Now, he at least knew why Elena had been so distant all day.

He should have seen this coming.

Back at the hospital, when he heard about her arrival to visit Diana, he should have known they might run into each other.

And he did, but he was so deeply consumed with the news of becoming a father that everything else seemed pale in comparison.

Shit. Diana was right. He should have been open with Elena about his past long before this moment arrived. He couldn’t lose her now, not at any cost.

Perhaps that’s why he held on to her a little tighter and took a moment to collect his thoughts. When he was ready, he met her gaze once again.

“I’m assuming you met her—Carmen, I mean?”

“Yes,” she nodded. “While I was checking up on Diana, Carmen was in the room.”

He cleared his throat. “And she said something to you.”

She shook her head. “No, she didn’t. But I heard them talking. And why does it matter anyway? Just tell me what hap