chapter 21

I stepped out of the bedroom into the living room. The house was pitch dark except for the moonlight pouring through the glass windows, bright and silver, falling straight across the sofa where Payton lay curled up.I smiled softly and walked over, then crouched in front of her. My fingers brushed her cheek—soft, warm—and I whispered, “I’m sorry, baby… for everything.”Her lashes fluttered. Slowly her eyes opened and found mine.“Richard?” Her voice was sleepy, surprised. “You’re here. I’m so sorry—I would’ve come upstairs. I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.”She pushed herself up to sit properly. I stayed on my knees, looking up at her.“I love you so much, Payton.”“I love you too, Richard.” Her hands cradled my face. “And I’m so sorry about earlier. Really sorry.” She leaned in and kissed me gently. “I don’t know what came over me. It was just… the idea of another baby so soon. I kept thinking Mia would be angry—that we hadn’t given her enough time.”I took her hands, pressing th

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chapter 22

We sat in silence in the tub, her back pressed against my chest, my left hand resting on her waist. Too many thoughts crashed through my mind. Why would Peyton train in the rain? Even if she was hurting, I was hurting more. I had to do everything to make sure she was okay—and she didn’t even seem to care how I was surviving.We had both lost Mia, yet it felt like she didn’t care how I was coping, didn’t care about my feelings at all.“Hun, are you okay?” She turned to face me.I tightened my grip on her waist. “Yes, baby. All I know is that I love you. You’re the only one I have left in this world.”“Shhh, I’m here now. Peyton’s back,” she whispered, then kissed me—light at first, gentle. Her arms slid around my neck as the kiss deepened, her tongue finding mine. I moaned softly. Her right hand drifted down to my cock; she wrapped her fingers around me and began to stroke, never breaking eye contact.“Ahh, Peyton…” I breathed.She kissed my neck, my cheek, then found my nipples, sucki

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chapter 23

Months later, I was in my study, buried in paperwork with my morning coffee steaming beside me, when Payton slipped in. She looked flushed and radiant, a soft glow about her that made me smile despite myself.Ever since that rainy day incident, she’d come back to life—brighter, lighter. She hummed while doing chores, sang off-key in the kitchen, chased me around the house with laughter that echoed through the halls. But beneath it all, a quiet doubt gnawed at me.Was she truly healing… or just performing happiness for my sake?She crossed the room and perched on the edge of my desk, facing me. I set the documents aside, propped my elbows on the wood, rested my cheeks in my palms, and studied her with a slow smile.“What does my wife want this morning?” I teased.She tilted her head, eyes bright. “Well, husband… I came to talk about something.”“And that is?”“Nora told me about a job opening.”“Hmm. Nora, huh?” I nodded, already sensing where this was headed.“They’re looking for some

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