Is he really a Father?

(JARED'S POV)

When morning finally arrived, I couldn't shake off the feeling of relief I felt. I had never wished for morning to arrive like I did last night.

Sharing a space alone with Arielle had been a terrible idea. Last night had been pure torture. Her scent had driven me wild. But I was glad I did not attempt anything stupid but found a way to relieve myself. I walked into the bathroom to brush and splash water on my face, and as I did, I took cognizance of the dark circles under my eyes.

I wasn't surprised they were there because I had not had a decent night's sleep last night.

But I shrugged and continued with what I was doing. If anyone asked, I would tell them I stayed up later working.

That decided, I strode out of the cloakroom. On getting to the main bedroom, there was no sign of Arielle. She probably had left for the dining as my Grandma had sent for us earlier.

So I proceeded to the dining room, and true to my instincts, Arielle was already seated, conversing with Grandma.

They stopped in their conversation to greet me, and I was stunned to see dark circles under Arielle's eyes, too. Oh well, it seemed like I was not the only one who had a rough night. "Good morning, Jared," Grandma said, beaming at me.

"Morning, Nana," I replied, taking my seat.

Arielle nodded at me, her expression neutral. "Morning."

"Morning, Arielle. Sleep well?"

"It was fine," she replied, avoiding my gaze, her voice tight.

"Alright, now that you two are here, let's have breakfast, "Grandma said, beckoning the help.

Breakfast was served, and everyone ate in silence. Intermittently, I stole glances at Arielle because she seemed unusually withdrawn.

Arielle left a few minutes after breakfast, citing that she needed to be at work. I had offered to drive her, but she refused, asking for a driver instead.

"Alright, I'll have someone take you," I said, trying to get cozy with her.

replied curtly, already standing

and before she got into the car, I walked closer and

merely gave a nod and got into

with her, but I thought against it as Arielle had

back into the house, as I sat down

her travels, feigning curiosity when in real sense all I was interested in was why

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paused and fixed me a look I couldn't lay a name on, before looking away. "You're right, but before that, we need

my ears flaring

looked at me with knowing eyes

you think I do not know the mess you've

unsure of

I understand

me, boy,"

and I know about your past with

over, as I realized she knew a

straightened out and keep that woman, Sofia, out of your

embarrassed, as my face heat up at Grandma's bluntness.

said, shaking her head. "Thinking you can win Arielle back by resorting to the

out, without a word of defense for myself. "I was just trying to

She

if she had

alone, Jared, and do not go to any other means for help." I nodded, but her words only planted a seed

I braced myself and

know so much," I began, my voice cautious, "you must be aware that Arielle

exhaled deeply. "Is

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