Chapter 104

Rose's POV

As I gazed at the ceiling, a mix of emotions washed over me. The joy of becoming a mother was undeniable, but the uncertainty about Adriel's role in our lives weighed heavily on my heart.

On one hand, I desperately wanted to believe that Adriel would step up and be the caring father and husband we needed, but on the other hand, I couldn't ignore the painful reality that he already abandoned me for another woman during my pregnancy. Why would he come now?

My father abandoned me, my mother couldn't help me, my cousin wanted to kill me, my friend deceived me, and now, my second chance mate rejected me. Everyone I trusted in one way or another left me all alone. They all left me to fend for myself in this cruel world and I was blinded by trust! I was toyed with and tossed around by all in search of love but instead, I'm here, all alone.

I took a deep breath and turned to Alex, who has been looking at me.

"Alex, to be honest, I don't know what will happen with their father. To