Chapter 89

"Thanks for having us over, Bella," Evelyn said, hugging her friend tightly. "We needed this."

Bella smiled and hugged her back. "Anytime, Eve. You're always welcome here."

Jackson, who was busy buckling the twins into their car seats, looked up and smiled. "Yeah, thanks for the food and the company. We'll have to do it again soon."

As they drove away, Bella watched them go with a sense of gratitude. She was lucky to have friends like Evelyn and Jackson, who had been with her through thick and thin.

She turned to Jason, who was still playing with Aaron on the living room floor. "Thanks for staying and playing with Aaron," she said, smiling. "He really enjoys spending time with you."

Jason looked up and smiled back. "I enjoy spending time with him too," he said. "He's a great kid." she smiled.

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Bella couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt and uncertainty as she thought about her conversation with Evan earlier that morning. She had been so confused and fr