Shared Scars

CHAPTER 49

LILY’S POV

~ “Can I ask you something?” I said with a cautiously gentle tone.

“Anything,” he sat on the edge of the bed while holding the empty tray, all his attention focused on me.

“Did you have any kids with your ex-wife and have you ever thought of remarrying?” ~

A forced, dry smile crossed his face and he took a moment as if thinking of what to say. I knew I had put him in an uncomfortable spot with that question and I was starting to regret it. Fuck. What was I thinking? I shouldn’t be asking such personal questions, especially at a time like this. He might believe I was becoming interested in him or worse, what if his past relationship didn’t end so well and I might just be opening up old wounds?

“You know what?” I said, turning to the other side of the bed and adjusting the duvet. “Forget I ever asked that. Thanks again for the meal. Goodnight…”

“No…it’s alright,” His hand reached out to stop me from turning away.

I looked at him, my eyes widening a bit in sur