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We didn’t talk after that. Lunch was downright awkward as we both ate silently. My mind was

reeling from his apology. I don’t know what he was expecting from me, but I sure hope it was not

forgiveness. Not now at least.

After finishing our lunch he took me back home. The drive was also quiet. Both of us lost in our

own thoughts. I just didn’t know how to take him in. Didn’t know what to do with this new version

of him. It was all so new and strange to say the least.

“Thank you” I tell him once we reach my home. “For being with me at the appointment and for the

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“It was no problem” he tries to smile but it doesn’t reach his eyes.

I nod and begin to get out. He stops me by grabbing my ha

“I want you to let me know anytime you have appointments” he tells me, his eyes staring deep

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I stare at him once again, unable to understand what the hell was going on in his damn mind.

“Why the hell would I do that?” I ask in confusion, pulling my hand from his.

His touch was suddenly too much. It felt like it was burning.

“Because I want to be there for you” he simply replies.

“And again I ask you, why? You weren’t there during when I was pregnant with Noah, but now you

want to attend appointments for a baby that isn’t yours? Do you know how crazy that looks?

He was confusing me. I didn’t like to be confused. I didn’t like to be unsure. I didn’t like that he

was behaving out of character.

Besides, I didn’t want any trouble with Emma. That would surely come if she ever finds out that

Rowan is coming to my appointments.

“I just want to be there, is that so hard for you to believe?”

“As a matter of fact, yes. Let’s be honest, Rowan. You’ve never cared much for me.” I sigh. “That’s

actually an understatement because you downright hated me so of course this sudden show of

concern is unbelievable”

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He doesn’t say anything for a while. Just continues staring at me in that intense way. When he continues to do it, I start fidgeting. Feeling uncomfortable with his piercing eyes directed at me.

“Just let me know because either way, I’ll find out and I’ll show up just like today” he finally speaks

how this will impact your relationship with Emma and how she would

I was using Emma as a defence, but right now she was my best chance at making him

reason.

matter right now” he growls, his

Never in my wildest dreams did I

How can

didn’t even have time to take them all in. Every word out of

at the reminder of his more than a decade long love

he all but snarls

later they would be back together. Emma isn’t one to give up on what she wants and Rowan

to resist her or stay mad

I’ve said all I need to say, I push the car door open and get out. I

towards my house.

stops me, making

be at all your

not”

his car and leaves. I stare for a

get on

how he was?

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was almost to my door when the sight of a man catches my attention He was watering the

eyes on him. Our gaze collide and I hold my breath.

is hot, but that’s not what draws me in. It’s the fact that he looked

him a small smile and walk

you’re home” Noah screams

pick him up from school. She wasn’t

school?” I ask as I set

everything in my

My baby boy is a math genius” I tease him,

the

and I am so proud of

gives me a mischievous smile and I just

then

knew it. He has been

“Fine, but only

over and over again

free to leave” I tell our nanny as I walk into the

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. Now go”

Fifteen minutes later she’s gone

her

in his room. I was alone. I had nothing to occupy

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contemplating starting dinner early

Ava where are

brings a smile to my

kitchen” I shout back.

I

got here at the same time” Letty says

how Corrine stood up for me against Anita. She has immediately liked her, reasoning that anyone who

you doing here?”

and I thought to myself, she’s ready. I’ve always wanted to be your

wanted to shut her off. Instead I push it back.

welcome to

I smile back at her. Genuinely happy that she was

an entirely different reason. Have you seen the gossip column? It was posted

“No. Why?”

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