apter 558


    Lilly had to rewire everything she believed. She loved the man who raised her, but the betrayal of not knowing the truth–it left scars.


    “And you,” she continues. “You’ve always wanted to know who your father is. Hasn’t that haunted you your whole life?”


    I frown as her words sink in. It’s always been me, my mom and grandma. No matter how many times I cried and begged, my mother never gave a name or a clue who my father is.


    I’ve had great father figures in my life. Uncle Gabe and Uncle Rowan… but still, I always wanted to know who my biological father is. I always wondered why he wasn’t in my life.


    “Think about it,<i>” </i>she says. “Do you want to do the same thing to your child?”


    That questionnds heavy on my chest.


    I get her point, but still…


    “What if he doesn’t want anything to do with the baby?” I ask, my voice barely a breath.


    “Then that’s his choice,<i>” </i>she answers. “This baby will have all the love in the world, and a big family that adores him or her, whether Noah wants to be in their live or not.”


    I close my eyes and take a shaky breath. “Okay.”


    I’m not sure what I’m agreeing to exactly, just that she’s right. I can’t keep this hidden forever. Noah deserves to know… even if he walks away afterward.


    But deep down, I know this won’t end well. And when it alles out, I have a feeling he’s going to go nuclear.


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