Semua Bab One Night, Two Dads : Bab 101 - Bab 110

Elena's POVI shifted uneasily in my chair, my fingers curling tightly around the strap of my purse. I wasn’t sure how much I should say — or how much I wanted to say — but Daniel’s calm presence made it easier to let the words come out.“There’s... something else,” I started quietly.Daniel glanced up from his notepad, pen poised between his fingers. “Go on.”I exhaled slowly, trying to gather my thoughts. “The reason I left... it wasn’t just the fighting or the pressure.” I swallowed hard, still feeling the sting of that night. “I saw pictures. Photos of Ethan... in a threesome.”Daniel’s pen froze mid-sentence. His face stiffened, his brow twitching slightly as if he wasn’t sure if he’d heard me right.“A... threesome?” he repeated slowly, his tone cautious — like he didn’t want to pry, but couldn’t ignore what I’d just said.“Yeah.” My voice wavered. “I... I wasn’t even looking for it. I stumbled across the pictures by accident. Someone sent them to me anonymously — I don’t know w

Elena's POV The next morning came too quickly. I barely felt like I’d slept, but there was no time to waste. Today was important — possibly one of the most important days of my life. I had to pull myself together.I got out of bed quietly, careful not to wake Chase. He was still curled up in his crib, his tiny hand clutching his blanket. My heart tugged at the sight, but I forced myself to focus.You’ve got this, I told myself. For Chase.After a quick shower, I dressed in something simple but presentable — black slacks, a blouse, and a blazer. I didn’t want to look too casual, but I also wasn’t about to wear something that screamed desperate mother in court. I needed to look calm, capable — like someone who had her life under control, even if that couldn’t be further from the truth.Packing Chase’s things took longer than expected. Diapers, wipes, snacks, toys — the list seemed endless. By the time I was finally ready to go, I felt like I’d already run a marathon.“Alright, baby boy

Elena's POVThe days after that night seemed to flow more easily than I expected. Apart from today, Daniel and I had fallen into a comfortable rhythm — one that felt... nice. Our late-night talks became more frequent, and somehow, they always left me feeling lighter. Daniel just had this way of saying the right things when I needed to hear them most. It wasn’t forced or awkward like when we first ran into each other again. Back then, everything felt stiff — all sharp edges and uncomfortable pauses. But now? Now it was... warm. Easy.I wasn’t sure when things shifted, but it had. Maybe it was because Daniel always seemed to know exactly what to say when I was stressed out — whether it was about Chase, the court case, or just my endless worries about the future. He never tried to sugarcoat things, but he always reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this.And honestly? I needed that.Even during the investigations for my case, when things should’ve been tense and strictly professional, we’d

Elena's POV The sound of Chase’s soft whimper filled the room, and before I could even get up, Mia was already on her feet.“I got him,” she said with a smile, walking over to Chase’s crib.I watched as she scooped him up effortlessly, cradling him in her arms like she’d been doing it for years. Chase instantly stopped crying, his tiny fingers grasping at the strands of Mia’s hair as he giggled softly.“Look at you, little man,” Mia cooed, gently bouncing him in her arms. “You’re such a charmer.”I smiled. “He’s gotten so much better at being around people. You should’ve seen him a few weeks ago — one wrong look and he’d scream the house down.”“Well, he’s a smart kid,” Mia grinned, tickling his chubby cheeks. “He knows Auntie Mia’s the coolest.”I chuckled, grateful for her presence.“Mia…” I began, my tone shifting.“Hm?” She glanced up, still swaying Chase in her arms.“There’s something else you need to know.” I exhaled deeply, the weight of the truth pressing down on me. “About

Elena's POV Rumor had it that Ethan was in New York. Apparently, he'd been staying lowkey since the whole scandal started, but Daniel somehow managed to track down where he was staying.“We should go talk to him,” Daniel said as we sat in his apartment, reviewing the evidence again.I raised an eyebrow. “Confront him? Just like that?”Daniel leaned back in his chair, his fingers drumming on the table. “If he’s in New York, this is the perfect chance to clear things up. He needs to know the truth — and fast.”I exhaled slowly, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. “Yeah... you're right. Let's do it.”A couple of hours later, we were standing outside a sleek hotel in Manhattan. My heart hammered in my chest as we walked inside. Ethan wasn’t exactly the most predictable person — especially now. I wasn’t sure how he’d react to what we were about to tell him.“Are you sure he’s here?” I asked, clutching my bag tightly.Daniel nodded. “I called ahead. He's in his room.”The elevator ride