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,

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 both are happy." Leonica's lips twitched into a smile, happy that she had raised such a

too mommy."

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 stared absentmindedly at the darkening sky told

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.

moment they had gotten close enough, Ashley let go of

the other held him in place. Ashley giggled

flashing his

a warm smile, feeling a surge of joy at her presence.

despite her words. "Ready for

nodded, offering his arm to Leonica, who looped hers through his. Together, the three of them made their

shadow, and the merry-go-round played a whimsical tune. Stalls

she looked down at him. "Wanna try your luck?" She asked, gaining Ashley's attention. The

it with a grin of pure delight. After that, they moved onto a shooting game stall. Ashley tried the first round, bragging with high shoulders

being chased by the small water gun wielding demon. Leonica watched them, her eyes shining with amusement,

indulged in carnival treats, savoring the taste of shaved ice, caramel apples, and funnel cake. At one point, Ashley's excitement

Leonica's hands holding onto either of his, Ashley would have darted into the

down." Owen said, chuckling when

had enough sugar for the

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 for

with a silent chuckle, he nodded at her. "Alright, but just one." As she spoke,

right back!" he exclaimed, darting towards the colorful display before either Owen or Leonica could say anymore. Thankfully, they could clearly see him from where they stood, so neither of them made any real effort to chase after him, but made sure to keep

gaze curious yet

onto hers. "You, Ashley, our future together." He

words.

hadn't even gone on a second date, talk less started dating, yet he was already

"And what of it?

how to make you happy. And Ashley, I know

of his feelings. "Owen..." Interrupting her, he continued, "I know I might be getting a little over my

gentle smile played on Leonica's lips, and she placed a hand on Owen's cheek, shaking her head gentle. "No, and that's why I've given you one chance, Owen. Make

with happiness, and he nodded

candies in hand. Leonica gawked when instead of one stick; she saw four

"Ash!" sh

taking his

included, gathered in an open space on the festival grounds

exclaimed, his eyes shining along with