Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Gabriel's call has me moving from the same spot that Lilly left me. I still can't believe that she would say that to me. When Liam was alive, she never seemed bothered that she didn't have siblings. She never asked for one, so I'm curious where the sudden shift came from.

Now I know you're wondering why Liam and I never had kids despite being married for such a long time. Truth is, we did try. Liam always wanted a family, kids of his own. I know he loved Lilly like his own, but he also wanted his own blood.

I wanted to give him that. I wanted to thank him for being there for me when I had no one. For marrying me and giving Lilly a family. Having his baby wasn't much to ask for, and I saw no problem with it.

Like I said, we did try, but nothing happened. It wasn't until a year before his death that he finally agreed to go for a check. It was heartbreaking to learn that he couldn't have kids. That day at the office, I saw a bit of his light fade. Learning he couldn't father a child, broke something inside him that day.

He wasn't the same after that. There was always a kind of sadness and darkness clinging to him after that day.

Pushing those painful thoughts behind me, I get out of my room and follow Lilly and Gabriel's voices.

"I was just telling mom, that I wouldn't mind if you two gave me a sibling," Lilly tells her father.

I stop in my tracks, not believing she could say such a thing to Gabriel. Gabriel, on the other hand, seems caught off guard by her question.

"Oh, look, we are late... How about we get going? We don't want to keep your grandparents waiting, Lilly" I interrupt, saving Gabriel from having to answer the awkward question.

I move and grab Lilly's hand, directing her from the room. We get into the elevator, since we lived in a penthouse with a private elevator. It was silent as we were riding down the floors.

I was anxious, but I was trying my best to push the anxiety down. The one thing I was afraid of was Gabriel's parents hating me for hiding their grandchild. We hadn't talked much about the first meet up, but we agreed that I would let him do all the talking.

The elevator pings once we get down. It opens, and we get out, heading straight towards to the waiting car. Once inside, the driver takes off.

about siblings?" Lilly asks a few minutes into

known that Lilly wouldn't let the matter go that easily.

more children, but how could I tell her that it wasn't possible with Gabriel? She doesn't know the terms of our marriage, and I hope she never has to. With the contract in place, there was no hope of expanding the family. Plus,

I try to skim over her question, because without knowing she

to Gabriel. "Since you are my father, is it okay if I call you

are shocked when she asks that. This was a big step for both of them. A

honored" Gabriel replies in a chocked-up voice

she

I chuckle at her one-track mind. I loved Lilly's tenacity. She isn't

get siblings, but in the near future" I chime in, saving Gabriel

uncomfortably in my seat, I turn to Lilly so that I could avoid

if I'd

am sure that

meets his

who'll bring

he'll start a family and Lilly can have her siblings.

"Good enough... but I'll remind you if you decide to take your sweet time,

of those nagging parents that are always pushing

are you

the small space. "I have so many questions, and I am dying to meet them. I hope they like

be afraid of," Gabriel assures her, which works because she visibly calms

the ride is filled with