Ethan gave me a real compliment, and I felt my cheeks heat up.

"You charmer," I muttered. "You think this is beautiful?"

"Definitely." He leaned in with that grin of his. "You're my wife, and you've had my kid-what's more beautiful than that?"

His sweet words almost made me cry. When did he get so good at this?

Ethan took my hand, and his gaze locked on mine. "I swear, I'll never let anything bad happen to you or Zach. No matter what it takes, I'll make sure you both have a real home."

I nodded and snuggled into his arms. He was right-love would always bring hope. We had to protect our family.

...

The next morning, we took Zachary to the records office to get his birth registered. We had no idea that as soon as we walked into the lobby, we'd run into two very familiar faces-Judas and Julia. What were they doing here?

face darkened, and he immediately stepped in front of

scoffed. "Well, look who's out and about so early. What's

guilt and looked down. Her tone made

son, and registering his birth is the right thing to do. Don't you think

And are you even sure he's really yours? You've always been a player-who knows how

"Watch your words! You're insulting me!

sneered. "You swear? You're

with questionable roots, and you talk about swearing?

your place.

that kid as a Grayson without shame, don't

you about what comes

me like a predator. Then, she spoke deliberately, "How about we play a little

heart pounded. "What

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