After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant

"Look, Gabriel," She cut him off. "I don't really know how to put this, but the truth is, I don't want to be involved with you anymore." She paused, taking a good look at his face to gouge his reaction. "The way things are right now, between us, I think we should leave things at that, you know?" Gabriel sighed, he knew this was coming. He had been anticipating her reaction, but hearing it out loud still felt like a sharp knife cutting through him. But despite the pain, he was going to accept it.

"Okay." He said, offering her a small, sad smile. "But what about Ashley?" Leonica bit down on her lowe

lower lip, taking a second to think about how her son would take the news. "We're both going to be there for him, make sure he's alright and that our flaw doesn't affect his life in anyway. He can stay over at your anytime." She promised. "But other than that, I'm not sure" Gabriel nodded; he was willing to take what she had given him. After all, the last thing he wanted to do was cause her any more pain. Alright, thank you."

Leonica nodded, and stood up. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, he called out her name, making her turn around. "Take care of yourself, Leo,"

Nodding her head, she smiled. "You too Gabriel."

And just like that, he watched as he walked away, biting down on his lower lip in hopes to substitute the pain of that in his heart. After a while, be paid for the bill and left the café. But he didn't drive away immediately; instead he leaned against his car and watched the kids play in the park, some part of him wondering if his actions had been different, would he, Ashley and Leonica, be part of the farmilies playing there?

He was snapped out of his thought as a ball rolled across the street and hit his leg. He bent down and picked it up just as a female rushed in his direction.

"Hi, thanks for holding onto that." The brunette said as she ceased her jog in front of him. "My godson was a bit-"The rest of her sentence trailed off as she recognized the person in front of her and Gabriel also recognized her

She was the brunette from the garden. The one who had taken him to the hospit

"You..." He pointed at her and she at him.

She chuckled. "Coincidence meeting you here." She said as she reached forward and collected the ball from his hands. "How was your trip to the hospital the last time?"

""It went well, thanks to you.

She flashed him a smile, "That good." Holding the ball in one hand, she pointed back to the park. "I have to go now, but, I'll see you around?" Without waiting for his answer, she turned around and began jogging away, but stopped. "Oh, and my name's Florence Winslow." And with that, she jogged off, leaving Gabriel to ponder her words

Florence Winslow. Hin, he had a feeling he was indeed going to be seeing her around more frequently.

The Feeling Of Bliss And Happiness.

In light of Owen's discharge from the hospital, Leonica and Ashley had arranged a short trip to a once in a century festival that way taking place in the heart of Oslo,

Throughout the ride towards Owen's place, Ashley was hyper, bouncing up and down in the back seat. As much as Leonica wanted to lecture him on seating still, she opted not to, letting the child have his way

for now.

It was sort of a compensation for the way her decisions had messed up his life.

Speaking of decisions, she thought as she adjusted her mirror above, fixing it so that she could see Ashley from behind.

"Ash," She called out, looking away from the room in time to see the child looking back at her on the mirror. "You okay, buddy?" She asked. "About your dad and I's decision?" She added,

situation to him, Ashley flashed her a big smile. "I'm fine, mommy." He reassured. "I understand mommy and daddy can't be together and that doesn't bother me, as long as

you too

after their conversation had ended, Leonica pulled up in Owen's driveway to find him leaning against one of his cars. The smile on his lips as he

contain his excitement, because he knew that this festival marked not just the celebration of him getting discharged but a turning point in his

a car approaching drew his attention, and soon Leonica's car pulled to a stop. Leaning away from his ear, Owen watched as Leonica stepped out with Ashley by her side. His heart skipped a beat at the sight of them. Leonica wore a floral dress that swayed with every step, and Ashley sported a grin that hinted at the thrill

close enough, Ashley let go of his

his hair while the other held him in place. Ashley giggled at the action, the sound coming off as more than a melody to Leonica's ears. "How are

answered, flashing his

before turning to face Leonica with a warm

for a

arm to Leonica, who looped hers through his. Together, the three of

shadow, and the merry-go-round played a whimsical tune. Stalls adorned with twinkling lights showcased various

try your luck?" She asked, gaining Ashley's attention. The male nodded his head at a

a grin of pure delight. After that, they moved onto a shooting game

only hit a total of two targets, leaving Owen to laugh at his failed attempt, only to end up being chased by the small water

deepened, they indulged in carnival treats, savoring the taste of shaved ice, caramel apples, and funnel cake. At one point, Ashley's excitement reached its peak when he

Owen and Leonica's hands holding onto either of his, Ashley would

down." Owen said, chuckling

had enough

words, Ashley turned towards Leonica with a puppy dog eyes, pushing his lips into a pleading frown. "Please mommy, just this last one and I promise, no more ice cream

and with a silent chuckle, he nodded at her. "Alright, but just one." As she spoke, Owen reached into his wallet and pulled out

they could clearly see him from where they stood, so neither of them made any real effort to chase after him, but

to him, her gaze curious yet guarded. "What's on

Ashley,

words.

future together? They hadn't even gone on a second date, talk less

"And what of it?

paused, gathering the rest of his words before continuing. "About how to make you happy. And Ashley, I

face. She was touched by his sincerity, by the depth of his feelings. "Owen..." Interrupting her, he continued, "I know I might be getting a little over my head, but, I really can't

Owen's cheek, shaking her head gentle. "No,

and he

Ashley's return, a bag of candies in hand. Leonica

"Ash!" sh

taking his free hand in hers as

the grand finale of the festival approached, everyone present, they included, gathered in an open space on the

his eyes shining along with the