Stella was still asleep when Austin came home. He was annoyed that her uncle had lied to him but also mad at Stella that she didn't tell him this sooner. It could have changed everything. He wouldn't have thought of her as a w***e and a gold digger . He didn't feel guilty for almost killing her several times .
He saw her in the same spot since he when out . Pregnancy was surely getting to her. He didn't understand how he failed to notice it . He had always been an observant person. He went to her sleeping form and lied next to her. She was sleeping on her side so he spooned her and rested his hands on her stomach. He drew circles and rubbed. Stella stirred in her sleep but didn't wake up.
He slowly kissed her neck till she was awake " Austin?" She murmured and opened her eyes.
" I'm so
