SEBASTIAN'S POVBeing right here with them, playing in the sand with our daughter while occasionally stealing glances at her goddess mother beside me, filled my heart with so much warmth. It felt almost surreal like I was in a dream that was too perfect to be real. But the beautiful thing was that it wasn't a dream; it was indeed reality.Even though Kristine seemed too difficult and indifferent to please, her presence also filled me with immense joy. This was everything I had ever wanted—a beautiful family moment, just the three of us in our little paradise at the park. I finally understood what it meant to have a family of my own.Just five days ago, Mia had excitedly suggested we visit the park on Saturday, inviting me to join her and her mom. I seized the opportunity almost immediately, promising her I would be there. Now, here I was indeed, I felt it was the best decision I could have made—worth even the important work meeting I had to cancel for this thrilling experience since i
KRISTINE's POV "Get over here, mi vida."For some reason, I found those words extremely hot. Perhaps it was the way he had said them, with such a gravelly voice. Maybe, or maybe it was just something else entirely and I was being delusional.Nonetheless, I felt an irresistible urge to get up, as if I had been compelled by his command. Or maybe it could have just been because of my daughter, who was eagerly beckoning me to join them by the swing. Her genial grin was too adorable to ignore, and I certainly didn’t want to dampen her spirits by ignoring her invitation. Hence, I rose from where I sat and made my way towards them.As I approached them, I deliberately avoided his gaze, focusing on my daughter instead, who was now sprinting toward me."Mama!" She called out, leaping into my arms as I bent down to her level.My heart fluttered with delight. Stroking her hair fondly, I beamed at her. "Are you having a good time, sweetie?"She nodded vigorously, her enthusiasm contagious. "Yes,
KRISTINE'S POVMy heart slammed in my chest as I watched them approach us. Just then, I caught Cassidy's comments."Their resemblance is remarkable. Unreal. Are you sure your genes even tried to claim her?" she asked, and I couldn't help but scoff at her ridiculous question, even though deep down I knew it was facts. Mia looked far too much like Sebastian, and it felt so unfair, especially since I was the one who had carried her for nine months, while he had... Done nothing. He missed her very first words and her initial steps.It was almost unbelievable to remember that Mia's first word had been "Daddy." I recalled the dismayed looks Amelia and I exchanged that day; I even tried to encourage Mia to call me instead. But she didn't. It took a while before she started referring to me as Mommy. I was heartbroken, but there was nothing I could do about it.Hooked back to the present by the familiar scent of his cologne, I realized he was already in front of me, holding Mia in his arms. S
KRISTINE's POV This day marked three days since my last conversation with Dave, where he had spoken to me in such a dull tone that made me question my decision to be with him.Three days since he returned any of my calls or texts, and nearly a week since he'd been ghosting me. I've experienced heartache and sleepless nights that caused me to toss and turn on my bed as I tried to understand where things went wrong.I felt so exhausted and regretted ever getting into a relationship with him in the first place. It hurt. This silent treatment from him was killing me. I feared losing him, knowing if it happened, I'd be forced to repeat past mistakes I so desperately wanted to avoid.Anyways, it was the weekend, a Saturday to be more precise. I had plans to spend time outdoors with Mia that day, considering she had been disturbing me all week that we should visit the park. I was sitting in the living room, waiting for her to finish her meal while I watched her closely. My gaze remained o
SEBASTIAN's POV"Goodbye, Sebastian," She drawled, her voice sounding like interesting music to my ears. My heart squeezed as I began to watch her walk away with our daughter in her arms. Although she ignored me, Mia continued waving at me genially until Kristine finally settled her into her car. I desperately hoped she would spare a fleet glance my way, at least for her to see that I was watching her. I had been watching her. But she didn't. Her face remained expressionless as she hopped onto the driver's seat and started the car ignition before driving out of the school gates. I felt a wave of heartbreak washed over me. However, I dispelled my thoughts. Why had I expected too much from her? Of course, she was still cold and indifferent towards me. I should even feel fortunate enough that she had spoken a word to me while we were with Mia. I had no right to expect too much from her, not after the way I left things last time. Yes, I was aware I already sent her flowers and apology
KRISTINE'S POV.I struggled to break away from his piercing gaze, my heart racing and my throat feeling parched suddenly. I momentarily lost track of everything until Amelia's voice snapped me back to reality."Kris, are you still with me?" It was then that I regained my focus, my gaze wavering as I finally managed to pull away from Sebastian's intense stare.Gosh, that was close.With my heart still pounding in my chest, I tried to steady my voice as I spoke to Amelia. "I'll call you back later, Amelia. I'm already at Mia's school to pick her up.""Since when do you end our calls just to pick up our daughter, Kristine? That's unusual."I swallowed hard, knowing she had seen through me, but I remained undeterred. "I’ll call you back later, okay? Goodbye for now," I replied. She was about to argue, but I quickly disconnected the call, my heart racing as I realized Amelia would be furious I had done that. Yet, I knew she wouldn’t back down until I took action myself.Sighing in frustra