Chapter 0502

I am jealous. Jealous that Ava has this with Noah. She also has a close relationship with Gunner. Why didn't I wake up from my foolishness before it was too late? My only prayer is that even if Gunner and I don't get to be as close as Ava and Noah are, at least we'll get to the point where he doesn't hate my guts.

"I'm not, I promise," I whisper even as my voice catches.

He gives me a searing look before he turns.

"Noah," I call to him before he leaves. His back stiffens but he looks at me over his shoulder. "I'm sorry. For treating your mom horribly and trying to get between your father and her. I'm truly sorry."

I didn't expect him to say anything back, and he doesn't. Instead, he turns back around and leaves me standing at the door.

Sighing, I wonder whether I should enter or just wait for Ava to come and welcome me. My mother's teaching was still ingrained in my head years later. I'd never enter someone's house without an invite.

Seconds later, Ava walks towards me. More like wobbles. Her baby bump was becoming more visible each time! saw her. She couldn't hide it now. It was obvious she is expecting, even with baggy clothes.

in a sweet voice. "I'm so sorry for Noah's behavior. I didn't know that

before stepping

know that

him and he'll be hearing from me later on. Don't take it personally; once he gets to know you, he'll understand

okay, Ava. I understand. He's just

They're

explain things to me. Like I said, Noah is an exact replica of Rowan. That includes his loyalty and protectiveness. I understand why he would view me as an enemy. Gunner doesn't like me very much, and that

walk down the hallway. I can't help but stare at the décor. The house

a beautiful home," I comment as my eyes

isn't just a house; it is a home. It is filled with a kind of warmth that I've always desired to have in my own

so many bad memories. We bought this one because we wanted a clean and fresh start. A home with new and beautiful memories. Not one that was shadowed by the

without my past encroaching on my present. For that to happen, though, I need to

sit down on the comfy sofa. "Can I get

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