A Father’s Sin
Ashley remained still as her thoughts ricocheted between doubt, assumptions, and fear. The silence was stifling the air as she replayed Mitchell’s interaction with his son and the blonde. Beginning a relationship with a person’s dysfunctional family and questionable friends is one thing but having to include a child and an ex who could create problems made their future feel damaged. She did not want to give up. Her soft voice whispered, “A one-night stand?” He laughed, “Oh heavens no, I’d never kiss that whore.”
Ashley’s body stiffened trying to put the pieces together. They have a child but never dated or kissed? Mitchell cleared his throat, “I need you to understand why I did what I did.” He paused tightening his arms around her and leaning his head on her shoulde
