Regret Came Too Late

Andrea quickly chased after Liam and caught up with him just as he was standing by his car, pulling on a pair of gloves. He looked like he was ready to hit the road.

She called out to him, "Liam!"

Even though he wasn't 20 yet, Liam was already quite tall. Standing in front of the car on a snowy night like this, he looked like something out of a picture. There was something bold about his features, the kind of face that made it obvious he came from money.

"What is it?" he asked, glancing over his shoulder as he tugged on the last glove.

Andrea grabbed his wrist, her voice soft and syrupy. "Let me borrow your phone, just for a second. I want to change my name in your contacts. I just... want to feel like I mean something special to you."

He didn't argue. It was such a small thing, and honestly, he didn't have the energy to fight over it. She was going to be his wife after all, and he was trying to be responsible.

Andrea took the phone and quickly did what she came for-she added Grace's number to the blocked list. Then she changed her own contact name from Andrea to "Wifey".

When Liam glanced at it, the new name made his stomach churn slightly, but he didn't say anything. He took the phone back, got in the car, and started the engine.

Andrea stood outside with a bright smile plastered across her face. "Don't forget to answer my calls! The baby and I will be waiting for you to come back!"

Liam gave a small nod and pressed the gas.

being alone with

be a father so young. This whole situation still felt

...

the night and didn't stop until the sun was

been given wasn't far from the house of the old alternative medicine practitioner he'd seen last time. This old alternative medicine practitioner's name was Wyatt Colema. He was the one

and picked up

need something stronger. She'd nearly

surprised to see him that early. He figured Liam must've left Druville the night before to arrive at

here this early. Is

respectfully. "Last time I asked you for a formula to help my sister with her period cramps. But this time,

thoughtfully as he said, "I do. But I'll need to dig up some of the herbs myself. They're up on the mountain. I planted them

it had to do with Grace, Liam was completely serious, and he spoke up right away. "No rush. I'll be staying in Bensville a few days anyway. Let me tag along. You shouldn't be hiking alone at

his back. "Alright. If Quentin could see you now, he'd be proud. His son turned

embarrassment. He knew just how close he'd come to going off the rails, and if it hadn't been for Grace,

the basket from Wyatt and said, "Let me carry

back door of the house, and