Chapter 8

I didn't defend myself. I didn't tell him that he'd been calling my name, "Doris," while he kissed me that night. I knew it wasn't love. It was only a brief moment where he recognized me, nothing more.

That night was when I got pregnant with Oliver.

For the next few days, I stayed with Nathan in his villa, but he was rarely there. After Oliver was born, he was almost impossible to find. I used to think he avoided me because he believed I was trying to trap him with the baby. Now, I realize he actually doubted that Oliver even his.

was

Because of this foolish suspicion, he indirectly caused the death of his

own son.

it

man' is?" I asked,

sarcasm.

stood up angrily. "You know better than I do about these kinds

things?" I

as if he wanted to say something, but then

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don't want to argue with you

his suit

to stay in that room any longer. I forced myself to get up and walked outside, wandering into a nearby park. I sat on a bench, watching the children

he would've been their age

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