He Thought I Couldn't Understand That Call
"Aria, I'll be gone for two days. Our competitor's making a move, and I have to handle it myself. Just stay home and wait for me, okay?"
I nodded quietly.
When Ethan saw how composed I looked, he exhaled in relief, gave me a quick hug, and headed out. His performance was flawless, slipping between Sandy and me as if it cost him nothing.
I watched him go and then glanced at the calendar hanging on the wall.
This might be the last time we ever see each other in this life.
That afternoon, a photo of an ultrasound report popped up on my phone, followed immediately by a video.
In it, Ethan was holding Sandy gently by the waist, kissing her belly. The tenderness on his face was something he'd neve