All Chapters of Accidentally in Love Again: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Ava refused to acknowledge me as her mom, rejecting my attempts at affection with a scowl or a harsh word. It tore at my heart, knowing that the child I loved from the moment I laid eyes on her was now a stranger in my own home.I sat down with my parents seeking guidance in their comforting presence. They understood the pain I was going through, having witnessed Ava's rejection firsthand. Her grandparents, my sister, Olivia and her husband, Pete, were the only family Ava had known for most of her life. Olivia was a warm and nurturing presence, while Pete was always busy with work, unable to devote as much time to Ava as he would have liked. Olivia was a housewife, she gave up her job over seven years ago, so that they could start their own family. The disappointment meant that it "Emma," Mom said gently, "we know this is difficult for you. But Ava has been through a lot. She's been with us for a while, and it's going to take time for her to adjust."I nodded, wiping away a stray tea

I sat on the worn-out couch in my cramped one-bedroom apartment, my parents' voices echoing through the air as emotions surged within me. The walls seemed to shrink, suffocating me with the weight of loneliness and yearning for the comfort of family."Emma, what is this mess?" my mom's disapproving tone cut through the air. "This place is filthy. How can you live like this?"I hurriedly shuffled the pizza boxes and scattered belongings, attempting to hide the evidence of my overwhelmed life. "It's not that bad, Mom," I muttered, my voice tinged with embarrassment.My dad chimed in, his voice laced with disappointment. "You used to have such high standards, Emma. What happened to you?"Well, it is the price you pay for working 60-hours per week, if you’re lucky.The idea that they thought I enjoyed living like this, upset me as tears welled up in my eyes as their words pierced through me, exacerbating self-doubt. In that moment, I felt like a failure in their eyes, unable to meet their

As I stood there, the weight of frustration settling upon my shoulders, I realized that I had no choice but to accept Jackson's offer to drive me to the hospital. The irony of the situation was not lost on me. I was relying on the person I least expected to help me in my time of need.I turned to him. "Fine, Jackson. I'll accept your offer. But don't think for a second that this changes anything between us."He nodded, his expression a mix of understanding and something else I couldn't quite decipher. "I don't expect it to, Emma. Just let me handle this for now. We can sort out our differences later."I followed him back to his sleek Ferrari, a stark reminder of the stark contrast between our lives. I slid into the passenger seat, my fingers gripping the edge of the seat, my knuckles turning white.The silence inside the car was deafening, each passing moment filled with unspoken tension. The engine purred to life, a stark contrast to the sputtering mess that was my own vehicle. As we