Calvin's eyes were heavy with regret. "I'm sorry. I was a bastard. The way I treated you... I—"I gave a small smile, brushed back a loose strand, and wiped a tear from the corner of my eye. "It's fine. That's all behind us."I had a lot of time to think in the hospital. Maybe it's time we both move on—you let go of whatever you're chasing, and I'll let go of what hurt. You did hurt me, yeah... but you also gave me a reason to start over. You gave me him."He looked away, fidgeting. "From now on... this is the only child I'll ever have. You know that, right?"I nodded. "I won't keep him from you. But custody stays with me. I won't compromise on that."He nodded too, watching me intently. "I've been thinking, too. I still... I have feelings for you. I wouldn't have jumped in front of that truck if I didn't. Angela, can we try again? I'll do it right this time. A real home. For all of us."I paused. Then shook my head. "Let it go, Calvin. We were never the right fit."He dropped h
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