Roman had begun accompanying Serena to her antenatal checkups, making sure she was safe every step of the way. Today, as she waited for her turn in the clinic, her eyes caught someone familiar.

It was Lucas.

Their gazes met, and he gave her a small, knowing smile. Serena returned it with a faint curve of her lips. There was no animosity in her heart anymore; if he hadn’t done all that he did, she might never have fully appreciated what she had with Roman.

Later, Roman followed her to a day of shopping for baby stuffs. They wandered through stores together, laughing softly, sharing quiet conversations about tiny clothes...