Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

78. We’ll always love you

Ava

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The moment I saw my parents on my doorstep I knew that they had seen the damn article.

Letty had sent me the link a few minutes after I got home. It pissed me off more than I already

was. I hadn’t been ready to let others know and the damn paparazzi had blasted it on the entire

internet.

I wasn’t even worried about the others reaction. My worry was solely on mom and dad’s reaction. I

just haven’t found a way to tell them that I was pregnant. The entire thing was even more

complicated since Ethan was still not talking to them.

The article had disappeared a few minutes before my parents arrived. I had a strong suspicion

that Rowan had something to do with it.

Just his name brought anger like no other. I shake the thoughts of what happened in the

changing room and focus on my parents who were staring at me questioningly.

“You saw the article didn’t you?” I ask the obvious.

The house was quiet. Mainly because Noah wasn’t back from school yet.

“Yes” dad responds, his eyes piercing mine.

“I know we haven’t had a lot of time with you, Ava, but why didn’t you tell us?” Mom whispers in a

small voice. “A baby is a blessing and I thought we were past the point where you feel you can’t

talk to us”

I feel how hurt she is. It hurts me to know that I’ve hurt them. They’ve been nothing but amazing

to me. The kind of parents I’ve always wanted. Always wished for. How do I explain to them that I

wanted to, I just didn’t know how to get it out?

“You have to believe that I wanted to tell you so many times, I just didn’t know how to?” I whisper

back. My eyes on my shaky hands.

“Why would you have a hard time telling us?” dad brows frown in confusion. He was trying to

figure out my reasons but none seemed to be making sense.

“Because of who the father is”

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I hear mom’s sharp intake of air. “You mean Rowan isn’t the father?

Why does everyone think Rowan is the one that got me pregnant? We were divorced for fucks sake.

I nod my head, still looking down. I didn’t know it back then but fact remains that I slept with my

adopted brother. I am sure Ethan never told them those specific details, which makes telling

them all the more difficult. It is even more messed up that Ethan knew the whole damn time and

yet he still went ahead and slept with me.

“You have to know that we will never judge you Ava. Whoever the father is, it doesn’t matter” mom

adds when she sees I’m still hesitant.

the father of my baby is Ethan?” I

and I weren’t related,

descends is heavy. They both look at me in complete

if they can’t form

bad idea. What if they hate me? What if they hate Ethan?

also couldn’t keep it

is the fa–father?” mom stammers, tears filling

know that he was my adopted brother

knew!” dad booms, standing up angrily. He was fuming. It was easily

to see us? I didn’t think he had gone this

knowing very well you’re our

surprised. I have never ever heard dad

didn’t seduce me. I jumped into the relationship willingly” I

pink for some

have gotten into a relationship with

that happened

you Ava.” Mom sighs. “Your dad is right. Ethan knew the truth, but you didn’t.

well he’s your adopted

Really wrong”

when I think about it. He

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father is your son? Adopted or not. Fihan is

been one of my biggest worry I don’t want my child to vise me in a negative way come

pulls me into her arms and huge me close Heel my eyes start

Damn hormones a

baby, don’t worry about it. We still love you and we will

US

other’s embrace for a while

is so awesome. I better start shopping” mom

and down like

can brag that they’re grandmas at forty three? I am a

still energetic enough

twirls around in my living room like a ballerina Standing up, dad pulls her into

The kind of love I’d craved for. I feel a pang in my heart, but I don’t let it bother me. I’d already let go of those fantasies. I’d

of love wasn’t in the cards for

My biggest fear had been that they would reject my child. Seeing how in the end they were excited to have an additional grandchild eased something

and making him snacks. I like being

was a knock on my door. Dragging my feet, I leave Noah’s room and go to open the

Sharp?” the

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need to change my last name. The Sharp’s name no

Yes

delivery for

have to say that. I mean, I already can

order anything” I

“Not my problem

at him. Before I can say anything, he

his back in shock. Memorizing the name of the company he worked for. I didn’t order anything, but I sure was going to give them a one star rating and a scathing

inside the house, I close the door and head

that?” Noah asks, eyeing

“I don’t know”

There is still danger looming around

chance to debate too much on it because

open.

shout. My heart

have been blown into pieces. Didn’t

packages that you don’t know anything

erratic beating heart.

just shrugs his shoulder. “I was curious,

looks inside and his face turns into distaste. “I thought there

a

Wait what?

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Slowly realizing that each piece is one from the mom

realization sinks in. Rowan. The

them.

dresses mommy. You’ll look beautiful in them”

them crosses my

on my face. “I’m going

take a shower”

kitchen. I still wasn’t sure what to do about the clothes. I