Chapter 0208

“I don’t think so”

He was always tight–l*pped about the mother of his son. I didn’t know anything. Were they married, then divorced? Were they just in a relationship? How long have they known each other?

I doubt he will ever willingly give me the information I need to piece things together. Besides, I didn’t want to cause him hurt. It looks like every time I mention her, either he gets really pissed or really angry.

“That’s okay… I get it. A lot of the time, I prefer processing things on my own,” he pauses. “But that doesn’t mean that I can’t help you with this,” he points at the small garden.

“Thank you,” I smile while he gets down on his knees.

I hand him a pair of gloves, and he follows my lead.

“What are the boys doing?” I ask.

“Playing video games… It honestly surprises me how close they’ve become. They’re basically inseparable. I never even imagined this scenario in my wildest dreams, given how much I hate Noah’s father”

I frown at that. He can’t even bring himself to say his name. Why?

much? Whatever happened between you two was

it by now?” I ask him, referring to how he had a

been obsessed, just like me. While my obsession had been for Rowan, his had been for Emma. Just like Rowan said, he had followed Emma around like a lost puppy. He would write her love letters. Buy her flowers and leave them in her locker. He would also buy her gifts.

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lying

choose to leave it at that instead of

set your differences aside. Our sons are best friends, so you’ll have to see him.

make a mental note to have the same talk with Rowan. They

Gunner needs. This isn’t about you or what went down between you and Rowan. This is about Gunner and Noah,” I add when he doesn’t

Gunner brings a mental picture to mind. I try to push it, but to no avail. It

to Gunner’s

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I

can’t be. She would have said something. She would have told her family. I try to deny it,

calls my name, but it’s like

his smile was so familiar. No wonder it bothered me so much. His smile

a little girl. They were

l*ps, as if

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