Chapter 22

• Mia's heart raced as Ethan's words hung in the air, thick with tension. She felt a surge of anger and protectiveness for Lily, but there was also a flicker of curiosity at Ethan's question. She crossed her arms, her expression defiant.
• “What do you mean, ‘Was that child mine?' 'You know damn well what you did,” she spat, her voice laced with venom.
• Ethan ran a hand through his hair, frustration evident on his face. “I need to know, Mia. I can’t shake the feeling that I made a terrible mistake. I didn’t want to believe it was mine, but now... I just need to know for sure.”