Chapter 18
He asked and Lori sighed.
She wiped her tears, looking straight ahead. She always knew a time like this would come. A time where her past would collide with the present. She was foolish enough to think that she had escaped from everything. And everyone.
She was shocked to see Asher. Last time he saw her, be spared her because she was pregnant. Now he had seen her again and he was probably wondering where the baby had gone.
Which was crazy, seeing as
What son?!
never cared much about her or the baby in the first place. Now he was suddenly asking about his son?
To think she had been happy, very happy and finally at a good place. At a place where she was calm, relieved, a place where she felt safe, all for everything to be dismantled all in one night.
With only a few sentences.
She had also conducted herself poorly, she thought she would be able to handle seeing Asher, but no, i Lori could foresee more nights with endless nightmares.
“He was the father of my baby.”
She finally answered and Gabriel nodded.
“Were
you two close?”
ing him had awoken her worst and deepest fears.
She shook her head.
Did he know about what happened to the baby?”
Judging from his reaction, he didn’t know, which meant that Jared didn’t tell him what transpired between the two of them, which meant that Jared and Asher were probably not on speaking terms.
“No. When he found out I was pregnant he didn’t say anything. He just left. We were never close.”
Gabriel nodded.
“When you saw him, you were shaking Lori, really badly, did he hurt you before?”
Lori was deathly quiet. Was it that obvious? Did she make it that obvious?!
“Yes. I don’t want to go into details but yes.”
She admitted.
There was a short silence between them, Lori had finally stopped crying and Gabriel was watching her intently.
“You’re safe. You’re safe with me Lori.”
He assured her, she still looked pretty unconvinced, so he put his hand on her shoulder and he noticed she flinched a little.
Gabriel pulled away quickly. A thought crossed his mind.
God no!
His brain was putting together all the pieces.
That bastard!
He thought as he clenched his Gur
He must have assaulted her.
He should be
He took a deep breath, trying hard to control the inging anger he was feeling
She whimpered
She was right. He didn i know much about her, practically nothing about her if they were being completely honest
Your right. But I can tell you’re a good person. You re a good human Lan.
Lori shook her head, her healy still shaking with uncontrollable sobs, she looked out the window, the couldn t bear to look in his eyes, to see the pity written
“You gave my daughter your milk, despite losing your own son.…….”
“I gave him away”
the uid, interrupting Gabriel.
Gabriel asked and Lori shrugged and she turned to look at splotchy. Her mastara was running dosen her cheeks.
My son I put him up for adoption
“I didn’t want him. I’m not a good person Gabriel,
Her eyes were bloodshot from all the crying she had been doing and her face was red and
Masbe, maybe that’s why he died. Maybe thats why Gnd took him away from me
Lori shrugged.
“Tex the truth! You know. I didn Leven get to see hist
She started laughing monically
“Can you believe that?!”
She exclaimed
“I carried him for months and I didn’t even get to see him when he was born!”
“1 didn’t deserve la ver him.”
She mumbled and Gabriel
head
No. I don’t believe that. He was your son and you did what you thought was best for him.”
Youre a good person Lori. I believe that…”
He said as he brought out a handkerchief from his breast pocket and brought it slowly to her face, wiping her te
The gesture startled Lor, but she stayed
tears gently.
Chapter 18
The two of them so quiet that the sound of their breathing could be heard.
“Im sorry about your son. I really am. But I hope that you know that it’s not y
He said softly to her, softer than she had ever heard his voice. Lori smiled, he was so
your fault…..-
was so kind.
So kind to her.
What did she do to deserve such a good boss.
She nodded her head slowly.
“Thank you.”
She murmured.
Gabriel nodded.
“If you need a minute, we can stay here longer…”
Lori shook her head.
No. I think Im ready to go m
now.
She said quickly, suddenly longing to hold Emilia in her arms. Her breasts ached at the longing and she quietly prayed they wouldn’t leak.
Gabriel nodded.
play then”
He said as he started the car,
The minute they got out of the car and into the house Lori took off her heels and practically ran to the nursery.
Upon opening the door, she saw that the lights were out, Emilia must be sleeping. She wondered as she walked into the room gently, heading for the crib.
She picked her up gently, as gently as she could, hoping not to wake her up and she pulled her closer to her chest, inhaling her soft sweet baby smell…
“I missed you.”
She whispered as she nuzzled her nose on the baby’s cheek.
There was a gentle knock on the doar and Lori turned to see Gabriel standing in front of the open door.
“Is she awake?”
He asked and Lori shook her head.
“No. She’s asleep.”
She whispered and Gabriel nodded.
“Alright then.”
me kiss her goodnight.”
Let me
He said as he walked towards her, he was so close to Lori and the baby that Lori could see how blue his eyes were.
He kissed Emilia gently on the forehead.
His eyes turned to Lori and he reached out and touched her cheek gently.
Don’t forget what I said. You’re safe with me.”
