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Chapter 83: Tom missing his parents

Author: Lois
last update publish date: 2026-02-27 00:33:04

Bella pov

We drove to Maya's in tense silence, both processing what had just happened. I'd kissed him. I really kissed him and I wanted more.

Tom was crying when we arrived, inconsolable despite Maya's best efforts. The moment he saw us, he reached for both of us. "Mommy, Daddy, don't leave me again."

"We're right here, buddy." I held him close while Caleb rubbed his back. "We're not going anywhere."

"Promise?" Tom's grey eyes were wet with tears. "Promise you'll both stay?"

Caleb and I looked
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