Chapter 27

I dated Adrian for eight months then and for eight months I didn't tell my daughter that the man I introduced to her was just my close friend.

But Gian made me realize I don't have to be afraid of being true to myself.

I was afraid then that he might not accept that his mother had fallen in love with another man again. I was afraid that he might hate me too for not marrying his biological father instead.

His mature way of thinking at his young age before made me impressed, because I did not expect that he would have a broad understanding of the situation that happened then even though he was still young at that time.

"I don't find any reason not to like him," he answered, stopping himself from fixing the food on the table. "If you are a nice person or treat me well, why do I have to be rude to him?"

This is what I'm talking about—his way of speaking feels like I'm talking to an older person than me.

"And make sure he's cool, ma'am. Do you still remember