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Liam
baby to
As I hand the Annie, I feel a deep ache in my soul. It seems this little one will grow up without me, his father, by his side every day. I know I can still be in his life and give him all my love, but it’s not the same. He needs a complete family, and I can’t give him that. I wonder, what would have happened if instead of that “1 don’t,” it had been an “I do“? Annie would have probably told me about the baby sooner, and I could have spent her entire pregnancy by her side. But possibly, there would also be reproaches. At that time, my feelings were different, and I would have been blinded by the foolishness of continuing with Maria,
I head towards Uncle Lucien’s house. Although he loves Annie like a daughter, he hasn’t reproached me since I arrived in the city. On the contrary, I was welcomed into his home with the same affection as always. I was the one who walked away from everyone and destroyed the harmony of four families who love each other
with bonds that cannot be broken so easily.
I stay in the car for a moment. It belongs to Aunt Day, and she let me use it while I’m here. I think about the scene I witnessed not long ago. The way that guy looks at Annie hurts me. It’s obvious that he is interested in her, and maybe he can make her truly happy, something I never a I sigh deeply. I can’t stay in the car
any longer, so I get out.
“Liam! You’re here, hurry up, we’re about to eat.” The way my aunt talks to me makes me smile. To her, I’m not the renowned surgeon Liam Donovan, but the shy boy who used to run around her house, timid and clumsy. It seems like a thousand years ago that I was that scared little boy, following Annie as if she were the light and I, the moth, drawn to her glow. I think that as we grew up, I discovered the power she has over people and wanted to get away from her dazzling radiance.
I approach my aunt and kiss her on the head. The great friends are older now, but they are still the beautiful
women who drive their husbands crazy.
“Thank you, Aunt Day. Thank you for not blaming me and for still loving me the same.” She hugs me, and I feel a wave of sadness.
“You don’t have to thank me. I watched you grow up, and you’ve been another son to me, along with Tanya’s, Sam’s, and your brother Lewis‘. I can’t judge what you did because I wasn’t in your shoes. Only you know if it was the right thing for you or not. But I can tell you one thing.” I stay quiet, listening to what she has to say. “If you intentionally caused harm, there will be consequences. And we don’t know how they will come. Annie is one of the noblest and purest souls I know, and although I’m sure she has already forgiven you, her heart will never forget the offense. Now you must focus on making that child happy, even though his parents are separated. Try to be happy in your marriage, and if you have more children, don’t discriminate against or belittle Angelito.”
I listen to her, and I can’t believe they think I would ever belittle my son. I love that little boy. He is the most unexpected gift life has given me because my heart accepted and recognized him immediately.
“Don’t worry about that, Aunt Day. My son now has a very important place in my life, and he will always have my love and affection.”
My aunt smiles and kisses me on the cheek. She takes my arm and leads me to the dining room.
It’s nice to eat at home with them again. As we eat and chat, the doorbell rings. Shortly after, I see my
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parents and my brother enter the dining room to join us.
“I’m glad you could come, come on, have a seat.” When we are all settled, a smile appears on my face. I feel
happy with my family. All these days that I wear myself out at the hospital are to avoid feeling the remorse of
having been a bad son.
Now I understand that when you make a mistake, you have to face the consequences, and I did everything
wrong. With Annie, with Maria, with my family.
“I wanted to let you know that I booked a flight for two hours from now, so when I finish eating, I’ll leave for the airport.” No one says anything, but I see the sadness in my mother’s o
eyes.
Well, dear, have a good flight. We’ll see you soon since we don’t plan to stop visiting Angelito. You and Annie gave us our first grandchild, so he will be the most spoiled child in the world, and we want to be present in
his life. I hope Dawson will soon be encouraged to find a nice girl
We all laugh at what my aunt says. I really don’t think that’s going
me many grandchildren.”
pen anytime soon. Dawson is a man
who only focuses on work. He lives to make millions and dedicate himself to expanding his empire. Despite being so young, he is very daring and has earned a reputation for being ruthless.
After having coffee, it’s time for me to leave. Dad offers to take me to the airport, so I say goodbye.
“Well, I’ll see you all very soon.” My mother kisses me, and then
my
aunt.
When I’m on the plane, I feel a deep sadness. A part of my heart remains in that place. My beautiful baby. I take out my phone and see my new wallpaper. His beautiful little face fills me with enthusiasm and joy. I go to my gallery and see a photo taken before entering the room when Annie was holding him in her arms. She looked incredibly beautiful. It was as if a halo of light was covering her.
But then the new guy appears, looking at her as if she were his goddess. I lock my phone so I don’t have to
keep looking.
When the plane finally lands, I quickly hail a taxi to go home. Maria is probably waiting for me with a lot of reproaches. She’s not going to like what I have to tell her, and the next argument with her is already giving me
a headache.
Maria
As soon as I enter the apartment I left two days ago, I go to the bedroom. A mocking smile appears on my face. Ha! I’ve barely slept these past few days, and I’m going to rest. Liam told me he was coming back tomorrow, so I still have a day to myself.
Suddenly, I think I hear the front door open. I’m terrified it might be a thief, so I look for something to defend myself with. There’s only a lamp that might work, so I grab it tightly and walk towards the bedroom door to
peek out.
At that moment, it opens before my eyes, but it’s my husband who appears. I breathe a sigh of relief as he looks at me.
“Liam! What’s wrong with you? You scared me!” My husband enters our room and doesn’t answer me right
away
“Hello! Where are you coming from?” he asks me suddenly, and I freeze.
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“What are you talking about? I’ve been here all weekend, which you left me alone to enjoy while you went
away without telling me where. I had to go looking for you because you didn’t even bother to let me know you were traveling.”
“Oh, really? You were locked up here? Then why did the guard say hello to me and tell me you had just arrived
too?” I curse the gossipy old man at the entrance.
“Well, I went out with Sunny. If you took off just like that, I wasn’t going to stay here by myself.” I try to look offended to turn things around in my favor, but something tells me
“It seems that communication between us is getting worse.” He
oing to work this time.
Must part and collapses onto the
sofa. He closes his eyes as he sits there. When he opens them again, I see that the Liam who doesn’t love me has finally appeared. “I have to talk to you about something very serious. Please, have a seat.”
I do as he says, although I already know what he’s going to talk to me about.
“Maria, on Friday, my uncle Steven came to take me to a very important place.” He pauses. For God’s sake!
He’s so dramatic.
“And then?” I try to rush him, but the silence continues.
“He took me to the birth of my son. Annie had my son.” I see the pain in his eyes as he talks about that child. “Do you understand? If she had told me this before the wedding, I would have stayed by her side. My baby
would have his father.”
I see tears start to fall from his eyes. He’s pathetic. I just hope he doesn’t try to blame me for choosing him.
“Okay. And what do you plan to do? Divorce me to marry Annie?” I ask him, and he opens his eyes in surprise. I guess he hadn’t thought of that.
“No, how could you even think that? She would never take me back.” I laugh inwardly. So he did think about it.
“Well, do whatever you want. You’re not the same as you used to be, so maybe you made a mistake, and it was her you loved all along. Haven’t you thought about that?” I see him turn pale. Of course, he knows it. Tgi just asking you to think about it carefully. Because if she doesn’t take you back, I won’t be waiting for you
either.”
After that, I go to the bedroom. If that damn butterfly thinks she’s going to keep Liam, she’s very wrong. But I have to control myself and not make any mistakes.
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