Semua Bab The billionaire's secret vow : Bab 21

Aria hadn’t slept properly in days.Two mornings had passed since she spotted Jaxon outside the grocery store—since her world tilted and dread lodged itself like a thorn in her chest. Her small rented home on the edge of the coastal town had always felt warm, safe, and quiet.Now it felt like a ticking time bomb.She stood in her living room, arms crossed, staring at her phone for the hundredth time. She didn’t want to worry Zara, but she couldn’t keep this bottled up anymore.She dialed.“Hello?” Zara’s voice came through, bright and concerned.“Zara…” Aria whispered, her voice trembling.“Aria?” Zara’s tone instantly changed. “What’s wrong? Are you okay? Is it the baby?”“No, I mean—yes. The baby’s fine. But… I think I saw Jaxon.”There was a sharp inhale on the other end. “Wait, what? Jaxon as in Damian’s Jaxon?”Aria nodded even though Zara couldn’t see her. “He was standing across the street, near the parking lot. He didn’t say anything… but I think he saw me. He saw the baby sup