The dinner.

(JARED'S POV)

"What do you think your mother wants to talk to us about?" Sofia asked, breaking the silence in the car.

We were on the way to my mother's place for dinner the next day, and Sofia wouldn't stop worrying about the motive behind the invitation.

I shrugged. "I don't know."

"I hope it's not for something bad," she went on.

"Yeah, me too."

We drove in silence for a few more moments until Sofia spoke up again. "Are you sure you're okay? Your mood hasn't been your best since you returned home yesterday."

"I'm fine," I responded, keeping my eyes fixed on the road. There was no way I was going to tell her that I had been worried about Arielle since yesterday. No way. It was going to cause another rift. Sofia nodded and looked out the window.

We soon arrived at my mother's house, and the butler was already waiting at the door to take our coats. My mother was a fan of having numerous staff with different job descriptions, unlike me, who liked my space. "Welcome, sir, Madam," the butler greeted, taking the coats. "Your mother is waiting for you in the dining room."

As we walked into the dining room, my Mom rose from her seat, a bright and warm smile on her face. "Hey, dear. It's great to see you both."

"Hi, Mom," I replied, walking over to kiss her cheek.

"Hi, Mom," Sofia chimed, doing the same.

My mother's eyes sparkled as she took in Sofia's baby bump. "Oh my, you're glowing, dear. Motherhood suits you."

A blush spread across Sofia's face. "Thanks, Mom."

We took our seats, and the chef, who was standing just by the table, began to serve the meal.

of me. "You said you wanted to talk to us about something important." "Yes, I did," she affirmed, chewing her coleslaw slowly. "And it's

and I exchanged a

is it?"

as if collecting her thoughts before speaking. "It's about your

uneasy about the direction the discussion was

"Go on," I urged.

chef interrupted, "Would you like me

She nodded. "Yes, please."

me time to process what she might say next. What could be going wrong with my relationship with

resume talking with my eyes. "Jared, I think it's time we discussed

momentarily

meant. "I don't think I understand you, Mother," I said stealing a glance at

going on between you two?" She reiterated, her eyes locked in mine. "Ummm..." I stuttered, but Sofia beat

said, placing a hand in mine, "and if he's okay with it, we can make

People can

he's divorced

and not just

turned approving and she nodded. "I'm glad you get my

married.

don't want bad

two will declare

ou

publicly and

rumors."

So,

I expected to be discussed when my mother said she had

hair, I said, "So, what do you

and the paparazzi can carry

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