Colton was sprawled across the bed, pillows propped behind him as he scrolled through the chaos Nolan’s interview had stirred online. Friends mocked him. His exes laughed their asses off, calling him stupid for dragging a woman with someone as powerful as Nolan Cross. And Evie? She’d been calling, texting, sending voice notes—he’d ignored every single one. He wasn’t ready to talk to her. Not yet. Honestly, he wasn't scared about the DNA test or what would come after that. All he knew was that he was going to get his baby, and take care of it, and Evie. How? He hadn't figured it out yet. The door suddenly creaked open, and footsteps followed. “Not today Nancy. My fingers are tired." “Get your ass up. We need to talk. Now!" Ethan's voice boomed in his room. Colton quickly raise

