Nicole’s POV
"So," Alex says, his voice as chilly as a penguin's vacation spot. It's like he's pulled these words straight from an ice cave, each syllable chipping away the cozy silence of the living room. "Coco's mom... is Ara?" He rises like an angry volcano, definitely not the relaxing hot spring I was hoping for. Not looking at the cozy fam by the door, his eyes target me. Those normally smiling blue eyes are all shock, betrayal. "Her dad... is Jack and Benedict? And you’re..." His voice revs up., "Nicole Golden! What's your deal, woman?! You said Harry was your lousy ex-hubby who left you and your kid! You had Coco call you mom! Do you think I am a fool?" He chokes in disbelief.
"Alex, let me explain..." I scramble to my feet, desperately reaching for his hand. But my heart’s clamp
