Episode 16

**Aziel**

Who the hell do these idiots think they are, giving flowers to my ex-wife?

When I saw it happen, I wanted to punch them both.

I was already seething over the revelation about Dakota's supposed pregnancy.

And now there are fools sniffing around the mother of my child?

I won't allow it.

Aspen has always been in love with me.

She's only ever loved me.

And if any bastard thinks he can waltz in and take what's mine, he's dead wrong.

When everyone went inside the restaurant, I seized the opportunity to approach my woman.

"Aspen..." I closed the distance between us. "Who are those guys?" I asked, studying her intently.

She stepped back, but I quickly moved forward again, not giving her the chance to put space between us.

She let out a deep sigh.

"They're the grandsons of a friend," she said, not looking at me.

I didn't like that she wouldn't meet my eyes when we talked.

I took her chin in my hand, forcing her to look at me.

"Don't look away from me," I ordered.

She stared at me in surprise before her expression twisted into annoyance.

There they were -- those sapphire eyes I used to hate so much.

The ones that only reminded me of my greatest mistake.

Now they're the same eyes I long to see every single day.

I caressed her face gently, and she shivered in surprise.

It made sense. I'd never touched her before.

Not once -- except for that one night ten years ago.

"Aspen... Tell me something. Do you hate me?"

She thought about her answer for a long time before finally sighing and pulling my hand away from her face.

"I can't hate the father of my son." That was all she said before following her friends into the restaurant.

The father of her son. That's all I am to her.

* * *

**Aspen**

My grand opening party was wonderful.

We ate, we drank, we laughed. I danced a lot with Mr. Lalo, Gian, and my son.

It was more than I could have ever imagined.

The weekend passed, and Monday rolled around once again.

I started working at my restaurant.

I hired some waitresses and two ki…

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Lois Frances Zamora

Lois Frances Zamora

what a beautiful story... I'm too enthusiastic for the coming chapters

2025-09-30

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Beauty Ndamba

Beauty Ndamba

She is a center of interest and very strong FL. /Good//Good/

2026-05-19

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Lois Frances Zamora

Lois Frances Zamora

kudos to the genius author

2025-09-30

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