nodded, the tension easing in his expression. “Thank you, Lena. I really am trying. I know I messed up, and I want to be a better father—not just for the kids, but for you too.”
Lena moved closer, her heart pounding. “I think we need to talk about everything. The hurt, the misunderstandings—it’s been hard to move forward when there are still unspoken things between us.”
He looked down for a moment, processing her words before meeting her gaze again. “I agree. I’ve been avoiding certain topics because I wasn’t sure how you’d react. I didn’t want to add to the pain.”
“I understand,” Lena said softly. “But if we don’t address it head-on, we’ll never be able to find peace. It feels like we’re both walking on eggshells, and I don’t want that for us anymore. For the kids, either. They deserve
