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“I’m in love with you.” I take my hands back. There is hurt in his eyes.
“I see you as my friend. My heart belongs to Viktor.” I tell him.
“He isn’t good for you. He is a married man. If you give me a chance, I can make you happy.”
“Max,” I start.
“I see how much you suffer because of him. Marry me? I will raise your son as my own. I already love him like he is.” I close my eyes. It certainly would make my life easier if I married someone like Max. But it isn’t right. I don’t love Max.
“I know you mean well. But Viktor is the father. Now that he knows, I can’t keep him away from his son. Besides, I can’t do this to you. I care too much to hurt you.”
“I can love you for the both of us. You’ll see. With time you can grow to love me. He is married, and you deserve to be loved.” Everything he is saying makes sense. But I can’t.
“I’m going to take a shower,” I say, getting up.
It doesn't matter if Viktor lives the rest of his life with Fiona. I will never love another man. I will love him until my last breath. Viktor might be many things. Our lives might take many turns. But my love for him is more than the air I breathe. His son is growing inside of me.
I would never replace Viktor as a father. I know Max means well. Maybe if I were a colder woman, I could walk away, marry Max, and disappear. But I love Viktor too much. We have been through too much. Our time might have expired, but what we share will be for the rest of our lives. We will always be connected by our son.
Chapter Thirty Two
Viktor
It’s been two months since my daughter Aisling was born and Ava’s disappearance. Oliver claims he hasn’t found her. I know he is lying and he knows it. But sitting here with my daughter in my hands, I have to focus on her. I know Oliver won’t let anything happen to Ava. She is safe wherever she is. While he protects Ava, I need to focus on Aisling. She needs me. Fiona hasn’t even bothered to come see Aisling since she was discharged from the hospital.
I can't help but wonder how Ava and my son are doing. It's hard to not have them beside me. How did Ava find out she was pregnant? When did she find out she was pregnant? Was she alone? Was she scared? I should have been holding her hand on the first sonogram. I would have given anything to feel my son's first kick. I didn't get to enjoy any of those things with Aisling. Fiona always tried to manipulate me to get what she wanted. Fiona made the entire pregnancy experience sour. But it doesn't matter now. I am holding the most beautiful little girl in the world. She is strong, a Manarch.
“Sweetheart,” my mother greets, making me look up.
“Hi, mom.”
“How is she doing?”
“Better. She is a strong girl.”
“A true Manarch.” My mother moves closer, smiling.
“Why don’t I take her? You look like you could use a break.”
“I can’t leave her.”
“You aren’t. You need to take care of yourself, Viktor. Aisling needs her father healthy.” I stand and hand her over.Aisling's face scrunches when I caress it.“She will be fine. Have you heard anything about Ava?” She sits.
“Oliver continues to say he hasn’t found her. But I know he is lying.” My mother stays quiet.“What do you know, Mom?”
“Nothing you don’t already know.”
“I will not allow you to lie to me too,” I say louder, making Aisling wail.
“I don’t know where she is if that is what you are thinking. All I know is that she is good and safe.”
“Have you spoken to her?”
“Oliver told me when I asked.” Is my mother lying to me? My head is spinning.
“I’ll be back.” I start to walk.
“Leave Oliver alone, Viktor. He is doing right by Ava.”
