A MONTH AFTER
RAYMOND’S POV
Having a peaceful dinner, something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. The clinking of spoon and plates filled the air, and for here I am, not eating alone or staring at my step mother, there was no tension. Just these two around me, sitting together like a real family and yeah.. This are my f*****g family...
Bella was excitedly talking about her new school, her tiny voice animated as she shared everything that happened.
"And guess what, Daddy?" She grinned, rolling her eyes. "I made a new best friend today!"
I smiled. "Oh yeah? What’s her name?"
"Eliza!" she chirped.
Ava choked on her water. She coughed dramatically, her eyes widening in pure horror.
"Eliza?!" she repeated, almost dropping her spoon.
Bella nodded proudly. "Yes! She’s so nice. She eve
