Semua Bab My Other Half: Bab 61 - Bab 68

Nate’s new house was big, all sleek lines and glass windows, perched on a hill just outside town. It was the kind of place that screamed money, but Nate had a way of making it feel warm, with string lights on the patio and music drifting through the open doors. Elle and Jack pulled up just after seven, the evening air cool and crisp, and were greeted by the smell of grilled meat and the sound of laughter.Claire and Luca were already there, sitting on the patio with Ethan and Lily in their stroller, the twins cooing softly. Max and Lila, were already there too they were by the grill, arguing playfully about how to cook the perfect steak. Sam, her sister back from graduating from college, was around today too, and was setting out plates, her easy smile lighting up the space. And then there was Jane, Sam’s college best friend, standing a little to the side, her dark hair tucked behind her ear, her eyes shy but curious.Elle felt a rush of warmth at the sight of everyone, her nerves se

The morning sun filtered through the bedroom curtains, casting a soft glow over Elle and Jack as they stirred awake. Elle blinked, her body nestled against Jack’s, her cheek pressed to his chest where his heartbeat thumped steady and warm. She stretched, her muscles loose, and felt a quiet sense of purpose. Today was her first day back at work after months away, and while her stomach fluttered with nerves, there was something steadying about it, too, like stepping back into the world, reclaiming a piece of herself.Jack shifted, his arm tightening around her, and pressed a sleepy kiss to her forehead. “Morning,” he murmured, his voice rough and warm.“Morning,” she said, tilting her head to smile at him. His eyes were soft, still heavy with sleep, but they held a spark of pride that made her heart lift. “Big day, huh?”He nodded, his fingers brushing her hair back. “Yeah. You ready to go back to the office?”She took a deep breath, her smile a little shaky but real. “I think so. It’

At Claire and Luca’s, the house was quiet, the twins asleep in their cribs. Claire opened the door, her blonde hair messy, her smile warm but curious. “You look like hell,” she said, stepping aside to let Nate in.“Thanks,” he muttered, following her to the living room. He sank onto the couch, his hands clasped, his eyes on the floor. “I fucked up, Claire.”She sat across from him, her brow furrowed. “What’s going on? This about Jane?”He nodded, his throat tight. “Yeah. I… I can’t stop thinking about her. That night, I didn’t know she was a virgin. I didn’t use anything, and then I just… told her to leave. Like an idiot. Now she’s working with me, and she’s so cold, like I’m nothing to her. And it’s killing me.”Claire’s eyes softened, but her voice was firm. “You hurt her, Nate. Bad. Jane’s not like the girls you usually mess with. She’s sweet, shy, and she trusted you. You broke that.”“I know,” he said, his voice rough. “I know I screwed up. But I… I think I’m falling for her. For

JANE’S POVJane sat in the café, her hand wrapped around her mug, the ring on her finger catching the light. She couldn’t stop looking at it, the simple silver band that meant everything. Nate was across from her, his grin boyish and warm, and she felt her heart skip, just like it had that first night. They’d come so far, from the pain of that morning when he’d pushed her away to this moment, this promise. She’d been scared to trust him, scared to love him, but he’d shown up, day after day, proving he was more than the arrogant guy she’d first met.“I can’t believe you said yes,” Nate said, his voice teasing but soft, his hand reaching for hers.She laughed, squeezing his fingers. “I can’t believe you asked,” she said, her cheeks pink. “I thought… I thought you’d never want this.”He leaned closer, his eyes serious. “I didn’t think I did,” he said. “Not until you. You changed everything, Jane.”Her throat tightened, and she leaned across the table, kissing him softly. “I love you,”