Chapter 0290
Ava.
It’s been about a week since I was discharged from the hospital. Everything so far has been great, even
though I still have this small fear that everything will fall apart.
Emma wasn’t wrong that day. Rowan had always belonged to her. Sure, he is a human being and not simply a damn possession, but Emma always had a hold on his heart. Something I never fully understood.
I used to ask myself what made her special. I wondered how she garnered such love and loyalty from a formidable man such as Rowan. It used to bug me. Used to annoy me. While she had his soft side, I had
his mean and ugly side.
Now the tables are turned, and I’m not ashamed to say that I don’t fully trust this turn of events and
change of heart.
I see the gentleness and affection in his eyes for me. He looked at me like I always wanted, but there is
this nagging feeling that something isn’t really right.
I mean, when did this change happen? Is it before I was shot? Or after? Did the thought of losing me bring
him to his senses? Making him see what was always right in front of him, or was it something else?
He did tell me he was jealous when I started dating Ethan. So maybe that is it. Men are jealous and
possessive creatures. He probably didn’t like it that another man was taking his place in my life when I’d
worshiped him since I was a kid.
“Ava, should I prepare a bath for Iris?” asks Teresa from the doorway to the living room.
“Yes, please”
It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining. It was the perfect day for my little angel to have her bath.
informed me that everything was ready. Picking
I check the temperature of the water
at school, and Rowan was at work. Don’t get me wrong.
I was bored like
used to just sitting around doing nothing Iris sleeps most of
hungry or wet, she rarely throws a
not a demanding baby, I have nothing
to work, but for now, that is out
realize that she’s actually enjoying the bath. She seems oddly fascinated by the bubbles floating around
on the changing table. Blowing kisses on her belly, my heart fills with happiness as I watch her smile in
her.
both needed some much–needed
not even been there for long
there is someone
“How many times will I
I sometimes forget,” she
stay mad at her. She was just too sweet and kind–hearted. She was a whole lot better than our previous house manager. That woman fucking hated me. For some reason, she couldn’t stand my guts. I honestly think it’s the only reason Rowan
at every turn
it?” I ask her, pulling myself
“It’s Mr. Sharp.”
one Mr. Sharp now. I honestly don’t know if I can handle him. Travis tormented me for years. His disregard and coldness broke my heart. I didn’t get how he could treat me so badly when I was his flesh and
I instruct her against my
sky above, I pray that I
“Hi Ava”
I’ve believed was my brother for years. Only problem is that he never regarded
bitch that ruined his
not really
How are you?
+15 BONUS
Travis, we both know you don’t really care for me. So what really
but rejuvenating at the same time. I guess the old me got
hold back.
for me. He knew how much he fucking hurt me, but
I sigh when I finally understand what brought
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