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.

curiosity getting the better of me. "You said you wanted to talk to us about something important." "Yes, I did," she affirmed, chewing her coleslaw slowly.

and I exchanged a glance, our

it?" I

thoughts before speaking.

felt uneasy about

"Go on," I urged.

chef interrupted, "Would you like me to refill your

She nodded. "Yes, please."

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

were alone again. I turned to my mother, urging her to resume talking with my eyes. "Jared, I think it's time we discussed what's going on

paused, momentarily

at the same time, confused about what my mother meant. "I don't think I understand you, Mother,"

her eyes locked in mine. "Ummm..." I stuttered, but Sofia beat me

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

People

divorced

and not just

she nodded. "I'm glad you get my point, Sofia. Not everyone knows

even married.

don't

two will declare

ou

publicly and

rumors."

So,

I expected to be discussed when

hair, I said, "So, what do you suggest, and

suggest you engage Sofia, and the paparazzi can carry the

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