Nina’s POV
The silence after Leo’s question felt heavier than it should have.
I could feel Ethan staring at me, waiting for an answer. Neither of us seemed willing to give first, while Leo continued looking between us with innocent curiosity, completely unaware of the tension building around him.
Before I could respond, Ethan spoke calmly.
“Your mom and I knew each other a long time ago.”
Leo’s eyes widened immediately. “Really?”
I forced myself to smile lightly even though my chest had already started tightening. “A very long time ago, baby.”
“That’s cool,” Leo said casually before looking at Ethan again.
“Did you go to school together?”
Something about the question almost made me laugh from nervousness alone.
“No,” Ethan replied, his eyes still fixed on me.
“Something like th
