Chapter 90

Valerie Will POV

“Happy birthday, Liam.” I kissed him on the forehead as he opened his eyes.

His lips curled into a small smile and he rubbed his eyes with his hands. “It’s already morning?” He asked, sitting upright on the bed.

I nodded, a proud smile registered on my face. “Yes, baby. And it’s your birthday too.” I pulled him into a tight hug. “How does it feel being five?”

Liam shrugged. “I don’t know, it feels amazing.”

“I’m so proud of you.” I planted another kiss on his forehead. “You’ve grown so big.”

It felt so surreal watching him grow — my little boy. I still remember the day he was born. I was alone and didn’t have anybody by my side.

I kept the pregnancy a secret from everyone and fled to another city. At some point, I wondered if I had made a mistake by bringing him into a broken family. I thought I wouldn’t be able to raise him properly.

But Liam turned out to be great.

He was gentle, smart, and curious. He a