Chapter 14

Haden

I've been seeing Ivory everyday after work for the last few weeks. I couldn't bring myself to tell Aubrey because I knew it might trigger her again.

I called and told her that I had a lot of work to do later and I wouldn't be able to make it home when I was actually wrapped up in Ivory's arms. She gently stroked my hair and I melted under her touch.

"What are you thinking about?" She inquired.

"You."

"I wish it could always be like this. You being here for the baby and I," she sighed.

"Soon darling, soon. I promise things will work out in the end," I pecked her lips.

"Haden, when the baby comes. I'll need you here a lot more."

"I know. Don't worry I'll be here."

"But what about Aubrey?"

"Vincent will watch her for me. He wouldn't mind doing me a favor."

"But shouldn't you be doing that? What if she tries to harm herself again?"

"I doubt she will. I'm sure she will be fine."

"Tomorrow we find out the sex of the baby," she informed me.

"That's great! We should start thinking o