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?”

still felt like a damn sin. Ethan and I weren’t related, but he was their son

look at me in complete shock. Their

As if they can’t

it. I knew this was a bad idea. What if they hate me?

also couldn’t keep it a secret from the

mom stammers, tears

know that he was my adopted brother when I started a relationship with

He was fuming. It

he doesn’t want to see us? I didn’t

very well

have never ever heard dad

jumped into the relationship willingly” I

pink for

a relationship with him had I known the truth, but

that happened

you Ava.” Mom sighs. “Your dad is

very well he’s your adopted brother.

Really wrong”

He won’t stay in

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that their father is your son? Adopted or not. Fihan is still your

I don’t want my child to vise me in a negative way come tell them the truth, but that would mean making his or her dad

me into her arms and huge me close Heel my eyes

Damn hormones a

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

US

embrace for a

so awesome. I better start shopping” mom says excitedly, her face transforming with the smile that takes

up and down like

grandmas at forty three? I am

I still energetic enough to run around with my

I laugh in amusement as mom twirls around in my living room like a ballerina Standing up, dad pulls her into his arms and kisses

of marriage I’d wanted. The kind of love I’d craved for. I feel a pang in my heart, but

wasn’t in

My biggest fear had been that

homework and making him snacks. I like being organized, so I sort his uniform for the next day

on my door. Dragging my feet, I leave

the delivery

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

Yes

a delivery

that.

order anything” I tell

“Not my problem

can say anything, he shoves the box into my hand and walks

in shock. Memorizing the name of the company he worked for. I didn’t order anything, but I sure

close the door and head

asks, eyeing

“I don’t know”

debate whether I should open it or not. There is still danger looming around from the reapers. What

get a chance to debate too much on it because Noah jumps up, takes the box

open.

shout. My heart in my

have been blown into pieces. Didn’t he

do not open packages that you don’t know anything about!” I snap at him, trying to

erratic beating heart.

shoulder. “I

distaste. “I thought there would

a bunch

Wait what?

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the piece of clothes. Slowly realizing that each piece is one from the mom and baby shop. They were all the clothes I had tried and

I stop the thought as realization sinks in. Rowan. The bastard must have

them.

look beautiful in them” Noah says, just as

burning them crosses

my face. “I’m going to prepare dinner. Finish up so you

take a shower”

I still wasn’t sure what to do