Rylee’s POV
What in the actual heck did I just hear?!
_‘He's back... Mr. Carter...Mr. Carter is the father of my kids.’_
Jasmine's revelation resounded in my head like a siren. How? Oh, my world. All these years, Liam and I thought Asher was the actual father of Emily, Ethan, and Ezra... And here she was spewing hot coal?
It was a lot to take in. The wet dish slipped off my hands, crashed to the ground, and broke into tiny pieces.
“What's happened?!” I heard Liam’s voice as he and Asher rushed towards us.
They were scared I had hurt myself, especially Liam. I faked a smile, totally inappropriate for the situation, and tried to act normal, which wasn’t one of my strengths. Once I was in shock, I went pale and acted rigid and stupid.
“Babe, you have to be more careful.” Liam got me first while Asher trailed behind.
I just watched, limp body, scattered brains... Totally numb.
“Are you hurt?” I heard Asher ask Jasmine even though she was not the one surrounded by sharp broken piec