*Ashley*
Once the morning whirlwind of breakfast finally settles, Lucas kisses my cheek and ruffles Alex’s hair before he heads out for his meetings, leaving me and Alexander nestled in our own little bubble of warmth and comfort. At least that is how the penthouse feels, is I ignore the security.
I watch as my son curls up on the couch, his eyes wide with excitement, completely absorbed in the vibrant world of his favorite dinosaur cartoon. The sight brings a smile to my face, but like a shadow creeping in, the weight of my thoughts quickly returns. I know I can't put it off any longer… I need to talk to Ben.
I grab my phone and send Ben a quick message, asking him to come to the penthouse and with a sense of urgency, I make a swift trip to the kitchen, grabbing a bowl and popping some
