Nadine wiped the counter again, even though it was already clean. The café was busy, filled with the sound of chatting customers, clinking dishes, and soft music playing in the background. But she barely noticed any of it. Her mind was somewhere else, replaying everything that had just happened.
Adrian had come back. He had looked her in the eye and said, I just want to be part of Liam’s life.
She gritted her teeth, gripping the cloth tighter. How could he say that so easily? He had been gone for years. No calls, no letters, nothing. And now he wanted to be a father? It wasn’t fair.
Across the room, Liam sat at a small table with Clara, happily playing with his paper boats. He giggled as Clara folded another one, his little hands clapping together in excitement. The sight should have ma
