a's

r ceiling. The harsh light made me squint, and it took a m

accident came rushing back. My hands flew to m

Nora stepped inside with a mix

e said softly, walk

to my baby? Is it... I couldn't b

d. "The baby's fine," she as

eyes. Thank you, I signed,

y didn't you tell me, Aria? Why d

l you today, I signed, and she nodded

t there in that weather? You could've

elivery. It was Ronan's company..

When I finished, she stood up abruptly. "Wh

d to do-fight them?

cern written all over her face. "And he hasn't even come to see yo

e, my heart heavy

ly... maybe you should reconsider keeping the bab

long moment, her words

can't give up this baby. It's the only

ay. I get it. If this is your decision, I'

th. I pulled her into a h

k you

an's

It was unusual. Normally, Aria would have tidied everything up, dinn

e was a mess, and th

aw cle

's not like he cared. He reminded himself that t

t the café. He'd always hated her working there and especially her friendship w

he called

n his throat when he saw her-bandages wrapped around her arm and sh

couldn't even clean the

espond. Not e

t that stupid café job. And sto

returned moments later with a file. Handin

word DIVORCE jumped out at hi

You've always said you never wanted this ma

o read her expression. But

time... he didn't