Something flickered in Aiden’s eyes as my words settled, I could almost see the gears in his head turning, processing it.
It was only a matter of time before—
“So?”
I froze, realizing he’d spoken. So? What did that mean?
“I mean, you’re not the father,” Had he misunderstood me before?
“Yes, and? Who cares, you’re the mother and that's all that matters. We were apart for a while and things happened but that won’t stop me from taking care of you and this baby.”
He sounded so sure, so earnest — so freaking ready.
And in that moment, I realised even if I was the worst filth and scum of the earth.
Aiden would only ever see me as his.
I tore my eyes, blinking away the tears in my eyes.
“Emmaline,” He raised my chin. “Is there something you’re hiding?”
I swatted his hand softly
