Bella:“Ryder,” I called out, walking to the bed and wrapping my arms around his neck.He kissed my right arm, then pressed his face against my belly, wrapping his arms tightly around me.“I’m sorry you had to find out this way,” I said to him, and he pulled away, giving off a sigh.“It’s better I found out this way, because I cannot imagine looking at my mother as she told that story. Plus, it made me understand something.” I caressed his head as he spoke. “I’ve been selfish, caught up in myself and the idea of having a perfect family, that I never considered my parents’ feelings. They both suffered, and if being separated makes them happy, then I would be a fool to hate them. I wish I could repair the hurt, and…”“You were a kid, and now you know better,” I said, cupping his face in my hands. Then I sighed, remembering my father.“I know better too,” I said in a low tone as I let go of his face, sitting on the bed.“I am sorry about your dad, and…”“I do not want to talk about it, p
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