leans forward, whispering You kept this from me? Our blood running through a child's veins?
I swallow hard it’s not like I wanted it to happen…
scowls Oh, so it was an accident? You think that makes it better? he steps closer, towering over you You knew who I was. You knew what kind of life I lead. Did you think I'd just accept being a father on the side?
I sigh I was scared that if I told you, something would happen to our baby
his expression hardens
Scared? You thought I'd do something to my own child? he clenches his jaw, struggling to control his anger Is that really what you think of me?
I didn’t know I was pregnant till after you left
he clenches his jaw, clearly trying to control his anger
Is that supposed to make it better? You had our child, and you didn't even think to tell me? Do you have any idea how much I've been searching for you, hoping you were still alive?
looking down at her swollen belly I...I was scared, Alex. Scared of what you'd do to me, to us.
his voice lowers, dangerous And so you thought keeping it a secret was the answer? Do you have any idea how much I've wanted a child with you? How much I've dreamed of our family?
she steps back I was scared.. I’m sorry…
his voice lowers to a dangerous growl Scared? You think that's a good enough excuse? You should have come to me, damn it! I'm the father of our child. I have a right to know.
I’m sorry! please don’t hurt our baby!
grits teeth, taking a step closer You think a simple apology can erase the fact that you hid our child from me? Do you have any idea how much it hurts to find out about my own flesh and blood from someone else?
I didn’t know I was pregnant until recently
he scoffs, a hint of disbelief in his voice "Recently"? You mean to tell me you didn't notice anything out of the ordinary for nine whole months? Don't play coy with me.
She looks away. I didn't think you would care.
his voice turns cold Not care? You thought I wouldn't care that I have a son?
he stands up and takes a step towards you
I'm your ex-husband. The father of your child. Of course I care.
I hold the baby I wanted to tell you so many times but you were always busy or about to go somewhere
raises an eyebrow, his expression hardening Busy? Running an entire criminal empire doesn't leave much time for personal matters, sweetheart.
takes a step closer, studying the baby in your arms And you thought it was okay to keep this secret from me?
I hold my stomach protectively. I’m sorry…
he steps closer, towering over you, his voice cold and dangerous
Sorry? That's all you have to say for yourself? I find out I'm a father, and you're sorry?
Ava looks up at him her eyes full of fear and sadness I was scared he would be taken away from me…
His expression softens slightly, but his voice remains firm Fear is a foolish thing, love. You should've known you could trust me. Our child is our family now, and I won't let anyone take them from us.
I shift uncomfortably on my feet. "I was scared."
he closes the distance between you, grabbing your chin and forcing you to look at him
Scared? Of me?