Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 60 ~ Scored

ATHENA

A small baby bump.

My mind repeats over and over again.

"Athena!" Leah walks towards me and hugs me.

I stiffen not knowing what to do with this affection. I'm wearing a lose Tshirt and

jeans so I'm pretty sure I'm not showing unless you touch me, Leah however, is in

a tight-fitting dress with her bump right on display for everyone to see.

My heart stops, feeling like the world is suddenly spinning.

"Congratulations. Didn't know you were married." Sloane points out not missing the sarcasm in her tone.

Leah laughs, as she turns to Sloane and tries to hug her but the eye she gives her makes her think otherwise.

"I didn't know you were back, Sloane. It's good to see you."

My mouth is dry and I'm speechless. Who is the father of the child she's carrying? She didn't deny not being married either.

Am I missing something?

Suddenly I feel anger Start to brew inside me. Did Alex play me?

I wouldn't even call it playing since I've known he's always loved her. Bile rises in my throat.

I think I'm going to be sick.

Tears sting in my eyes as I mumble, "Excuse me." And bolt out the door.

I can hear Sloane calling after me but blood is rushing to my ears so fast I can't stop.

I barely make it outside before my legs threaten to give out. My hands grip the cold railing, nails digging into the metal as I gasp for air. My chest aches, my stomach is in knots, and the lump in my throat refuses to go away.

Leah is pregnant. And if Alex is the father... Oh God!

that makes it hard to breathe. I squeeze my eyes shut, hoping to block out the image of her glowing,

me? Did

I thought things had

I have to do is

mall but I don't care. I rush towards the parking lot as my body feels too small to hold all this

I want to scream.

I want to disappear.

I don't have to turn around to

she calls, her voice softer

my head, backing away. "I... I need to be alone."

arms around me as she pulls me towards the car, "Come on let me take you

now."

if contemplating something, "Fine,

nod as I sit

is quiet and she doesn't say anything and honestly I'm grateful for that The last thing I need is encouraging that he only has eyes for me and stuff

pregnant, I should have my shit together but I

turned upside

and I

for the tenth time I put it

going to stop, just answer and tell him

says and

when your heart is being squeezed by

the strength to speak

after, Sloane's

up." I plead and she

sorry babe. He might let you get away

She says to me before she

"Yes." She says.

she listens to

the bag. We are going to my place."

the road, "She's asleep. But I'll tell her to call when she

seconds before tapping her earpiece and

releasing a breath I didn't even realize

he said.

chest still feels

stomach still

and my