If only

Ethan's POV

Yesterday, I had seen Chloe the happiest since she and Ariana came to live with me. I could easily tell that she and her best friend had a very strong bond, and she had her every happy. I found myself wishing I could do the same for her. She wasn't really sad, but I knew that she was burdened and constantly scared because of our daughter. I was scared too, but Chloe had been with her all her life, and she had seen the worst of everything.

I had an important meeting today at work, but I kept getting lost, thinking of her. I remembered our kiss and how she had reacted to it. She would not talk to me, unless it was necessary, and it was usually because of Ariana.

The meeting ended quickly, but I had to endure another painful hour with the governor's son. I didn't exactly hate the meeting, as he had some very bright ideas and we have some good talks together. I only started to hate it when he brought the talk of his sister, who would be coming back to the country in less than