Chapter 50

• Adrian stood outside Lucy's apartment, taking a deep breath to steady himself. His heart pounded against his chest, nerves firing in every direction. It had been months since Dylan's birth, and during that time, he had grown closer to Lucy than ever. But he could no longer ignore his feelings. Tonight, he had to tell her the truth.
• He knocked lightly on the door, and within moments, Lucy answered, her face lighting up with a warm smile that always sent a flutter through his stomach. Dylan, bundled in her arms, gurgled happily, his tiny hands reaching out. " Adrian! Come in, " Lucy said cheerfully.
• He stepped inside, the comforting familiarity of her home wrapping around him. The scent of freshly baked cookies lingered in the air, and soft music played in the background. He noticed Rachel wasn’t around; a perfect opportunity to speak his heart without interruption.