Chapter 119. Atonement

Lake POV

When I sent a group chat to everyone and asked them to bring some balloons, I did not expect them to go overboard.

Augustine and Mom called me to ask about the occasion. They were the first to know that Maverick and I were having a baby.

Thinking that I was going to be a father was overwhelming. That thought of it scared the hell out of me that I might turn out to be my father, but my child would never experience what I had been through. I would make sure of that.

The look on her face was priceless. At the same time, it scared me that she looked so shocked.

Of course, the surprise party wouldn’t be complete without our family and close friends. I even called her brother.

“Are you mad at me?”

“For breaking the news without my permission? I’m used to it by now, spoilsport.”

“Sorry, baby.”

“It’s fine, really.”

“You made me happy, darling.” Watching Mom hug my wife was the best image I could show the w