parents‘ names,” I cut him off, impatience dripping from my words.
Owen looked at me sadly. “You’ve changed, Audrey… Is it because of Vanessa? Please, don’t be angry anymore. You’re the only one I’ve ever loved.”
Before I could respond, Reuben’s voice rang out beside me. “Audrey and I are married. Don’t even think about coming between us.‘
He hurried over, cradling our child in his arms, his eyes narrowing into a chilling glare at Owen.
Owen’s face went pale, and he shook, his eyes filling with tears. “You’re lying, aren’t you, Audrey? You’re just lying to me…”
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Chapter 6
I didn’t bother to respond, turning away with Reuben
Behind us, a heavy thud echoed as Owen sank to his knees, sobbing as if his heart were shattering. “We can be together if you leave them, Audrey. You loved me the most, didn’t you? How could you just change?”
I stopped, turned, and walked toward him. I caught the tears clinging to the corners of his eyes.
“Now that you’re here, Owen, you must know why I’ve changed,” I said in a neutral tone, talking to a stranger.
