Chapter 82

Ronnell’s POV

Nathan had been sobbing for nearly a minute before I could bring myself to pick him up. In all my years, I had never imagined my heart could shatter so completely or that such a tiny creature could have such a profound effect on me.

But as quickly as he had broken my heart, he gave me a new life.

Pulling back, my baby boy gazed at me, little teardrops clinging to his long lashes, his beautiful eyes. Then, without warning, he dove into my neck, squirming his tiny body closer and closer.

Holy Christ, I had almost broken down in my own tears.

Blair’s thoughtful welcome home gesture melted my heart. She had decorated the living room with festive balloons, twinkling lights, and a banner that read, ‘Welcome home, Ronnell.’ As if that wasn’t enough, she had also baked a delicious cake with the same message.

Never had I received such a welcome from someone.

No one…

Only her.

The three of us kept each other close for