AVA’S POV
I always feel like I don’t deserve to be their Mother. I said it to give him hope.
But now I’m sitting here choking on my own words.
“They’re waiting for us,” I whispered, and I meant it.
I needed to believe it. I needed him to believe it.
But the moment Nicholas looked away, I couldn’t hold it anymore.
My heart cracked under the silence.
I stood, careful not to let go of the blanket, and I walked into the corridor like I was fine.
Like my legs weren’t shaking. As if I wasn’t seconds from breaking down.
And I barely made it to the bathroom.
The door clicked shut behind me, and my palms hit the sink hard.
I couldn’t pretend to be strong anymore. Silent, unbearable sobs tore their way out of me.
I didn’t want him to hear me. I couldn’t let Nicholas see this part of m
