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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

you thought how this will impact your relationship with Emma and how she would feel?”

Emma as a defence, but right now she was my best chance at

reason.

now” he growls, his eyes turning

open. This was definitely a first. Never in

How can you say she doesn’t matter

kept coming. I didn’t even have time to take them all in.

at the reminder of

all but snarls at

later they would be back together. Emma isn’t one to give up on

to resist her or stay mad at her for

I push the car

towards my house.

me,

I will be at all your appointments, whether you tell

not”

car and leaves. I stare for a while before

was being forceful and it was starting to get on my damn mind. Why couldn’t

how he was?

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of a man catches

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

what draws me in. It’s the fact that he looked really familiar. I just couldn’t

I give him a small smile and walk into

you’re home” Noah screams the moment I

to pick him up from school. She wasn’t a live in nanny. She only came on those days I was held

I ask

I scored everything in

good. My baby boy is a math

he drags the word.

It’s true and I am so proud

gives me a mischievous smile and I just know he got me right where he

then since I’m

He

“Fine, but

screaming thank you over and over again making me smile

Maria. You’re free to leave” I tell our

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. Now go”

taking her things. Fifteen minutes later she’s gone and I

on her

had nothing to

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just contemplating starting dinner early

where

voice brings a smile to

kitchen” I shout

and I am surprised to see Corrine following behind

found. We got here at the same time” Letty says

She has immediately liked her, reasoning that anyone who stood up for me

doing

you gave me an inch at the restaurant and I thought to myself, she’s ready. I’ve always wanted to be your friend, so here I

part of me that was sceptical. It wanted to shut her off. Instead I push it back. It was time I stopped

welcome to

and I smile back at

reason. Have you seen the gossip column?

“No. Why?”

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