Chapter 42

Evan is not able to focus on his work; Bella's words are on his mind; she wants to meet her father; how does he explain to her that her father died three years ago, just one week after their divorce?

He still regrets that he wasn't there for her when she needed him the most. He knows how close Bella and her father were. Bella often talks about her father and how he gave her the love of both her mother and father after her mother's death.

Evan can't shake the guilt that weighs heavily on his heart. He knows he should have been there for Bella during such a difficult time, but his own pain and resentment clouded his judgment. He wishes he could turn back time and be the supportive husband that Bella deserved. The memories of Bella's father, a man who had shown her unwavering love and support, only serve to highlight Evan's own failures as a husband and father.

The thought of breaking the news to Bella about her father's passing fills him with dread and sadness. He knows it will shatter