Chapter 22

Chapter 22

“It's is that simple. We have feeling for you, and I know you have them for us. You and I have children together and I won't miss any more if their life,” Scott says. I have no doubt Scott will be a good father and Ivy will treat them like her own. But it doesn't end with them.

“And what about Jane?” I ask, no longer tip-toeing around that subject. None of ours have brought her up much in the past couple of days. Ivy extends her hand across the table lacing her fingers with mine, a sad smile on her face. She knows her daughter won't take it lightly.

“She's going to find out anyways, Claire,” she whispers the truth. Jane is going to find out and even though she might be mad at me now, I know she’ll hate me when she knows. Tears build in my eyes, but I Don't let them fall. I made my bed, maybe it was time I lay in it. Ivy blows me a kiss after releasing my hand.

“Our kids are here Claire. We can't hide that. They aren't going anywhere, and neither are we. We won't lose you