Love in the Limelight

Chapter 66

When Astrid heard the word “mom“. It was like a soft spot deep in her heart got poked. She looked at the little boy with short legs running toward her and felt choked up. What was up with the boy? Why would he call her mom?

Roman was in a rush, and he tripped over a dip in the ground. His tiny body wobbled and he almost fell

Astrid lunged forward and caught him “Are you okay. Roman”

“I’m fine” Roman wrapped his arms around Astrid’s neck, glanced at Julian provocatively, and pressed his little face against Astrid’s, calling out softly, ‘Mom!”

Astrid looked at Roman as if she was looking at her own child Shed always dreamed of having a child who would call her mom…

Julian was taken aback as he watched Astrid and Roman embracing. A pang of loss flashed in his eyes He adjusted his glasses and said softly, “Astrid, I didn’t expect you to have a child after all these years.” Astrid quickly explained, “No, you got it all wrong.”

have kids in secret” A hint of sadness flashed across Julian’s face, then he added, “I just wanted to tell you that I didn’t intentionally stand you up all those years ago

came

the same face as Ello, and said, “Let’s leave the past in the past, Astrid. Be happy. I’ll keep this secret for you.

before Jullan hopped in his car and

relief. He was glad that Astrid wouldn’t be anyone

Roman’s chubby smile, poked his little nose gently, and asked, “Roman, why did you call me mom?”

just

a while, he finally said. “Because, I,

looked at Astrid with hopeful eyes, afraid that she would reject

would be heartbroken. But she couldn’t agree, could she? After all, If she agreed to be Roman’s mom, wouldn’t that mean she had to

to chase away his rival. “Ms. Irvine, was that one of your friends just

lit up when she mentioned Julian. “He was really