Chapter 107

Chapter 107

Outside his house, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the front yard, Connor was engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Matt. They stood by the old oak tree that had witnessed countless conversations and confessions over the years and Connor knew that for as long as he was talking to him, things would be better for him.

Connor had been nervous about this talk because he knew it was coming one way or the other and now it was here. He felt the weight of responsibility settling upon him. Matt had always been a pillar of support for Annah and he knew that he was one person he could confide in. He had seen Connor and Annah's love blossom, and now, with the arrival of their newborn son, there was an unspoken understanding that things were changing rapidly.

Matt's eyes, filled with concern and sincerity, locked onto Connor's and the younger man knew that this was a talk that was long overdue.

"You know, Connor," he began, his voice carrying the gra