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I lean in closer.“His babies, growing inside my belly as he becomes a father to yours.”
He shoves me back, causing me to stumble out of the door and into the hall.My back presses against the wall, and I gasp as the air is knocked out of me.Meeting his gaze, I stare at him in shock and hurt, but knowing at the same time, I wanted that from him.I wanted to drive him to the edge.I want him to feel just a little of what he’s making me feel.
Panting, his fists are balled by his sides as his eyes widen, shocked at what he has done.
Curling my hands into fists, I swipe away the tears from my cheeks.“I want a divorce,” I say, my voice steady and unwavering.
Turning, I take one shaky step, then another, moving down the hall as my knees begin to tremble.It takes everything in me not to collapse, not to turn and run back when he bellows my name, his voice broken and empty.I want to hold him, to run to him, but I don’t, I don’t because I have to be strong now.
For me.
For my kids.
I have to let Muff go, even if it’s the hardest thing I’ll ever do.
It’s time for this to be over.
For good.
14 – Muff
“TEST.NOW.”
My voice is ragged as I stare at Harper, frustrated.I’m angry that she went to Janine instead of me.There is no way that was out of the goodness of her heart.She wanted Janine to know, in hopes that I’d take her back.It was a low blow, and not something I’m going to forgive easily.
Harper stares at me, the pregnancy test I just thrust at her in her hands as she looks to me with wide eyes.We’ve been here before, a long fucking time ago, only when it happened before, I wanted it.God, did I want it.I wanted her to be pregnant so we could be a family, especially after we lost Charlie.It seemed like the whole world was on my side back then, and now it’s making me pay for all the bad things I’ve done.
“We’re so young,” Harper whispers, her hand shaking as she waits for the lines to show up on the test.“I wanted to travel first, wait a while ...”
“It’ll be okay,” I murmur, squeezing her hand.“If you’re pregnant, we’ll deal with it.We’ll make it work.I love you, Harper, and we’re goin’ to be a family.”
Looking to me, she smiles up through those thick lashes.“Baby Brian, I’m not sure that’s a good idea or not.”
I chuckle.“Well, one thing is for certain, you won’t be lonely because that little sucker will keep you on your toes.”
She giggles, holding the test.“I don’t know if I’m going to be relieved or disappointed if this is negative.Part of me likes the idea of us being a family, and the other part wants to keep you for myself a little longer.”
