Avery's phone buzzed, snapping her back to reality. Emily's text reminded her of Ethan's school play.
"Meet me at 3 PM. Don't forget!"
Avery's heart swelled with love and guilt. She couldn't let Sebastian discover Ethan's existence. Not yet.
As Avery left Sebastian's office, memories flooded her mind.
Their whirlwind romance. The laughter. The tears. The betrayal.
Avery pushed the thoughts away, focusing on the present.
At Ethan's school play, Avery's heart burst with pride. Ethan's bright smile and sparkling eyes...
He was the spitting image of Sebastian.
Avery's anxiety spiked. What if Sebastian found out?
As the play ended, Avery hugged Ethan tight.
"I love you, sweetie," she whispered.
Ethan's response made her heart skip a beat:
"Mommy, can we have dinner with Uncle Liam tonight?"
Avery's thoughts racing:
Liam, her best friend and confidant. The one person who knew her secrets.
Liam had been there for her during the darkest moments, after Sebastian's betrayal.
Avery nodded, pushing aside her concerns.
"Of course, baby. We'll have dinner with Uncle Liam."
As they walked to the car, Ethan chattered excitedly about his play.
Avery listened, her mind drifting to Liam's role in her life.
Liam, the rock who held her together.
Liam, who knew the truth about Ethan's father.
Would Liam approve of her working with Sebastian again?
Avery's doubts lingered as they arrived at Liam's restaurant.
Liam's warm smile greeted them.
"Ethan, my man! You were amazing today!" Liam exclaimed.
Ethan beamed, hugging Liam tight.
Avery's heart swelled with gratitude.
Liam was more than just a friend; he was family.
As they dined, Avery struggled to keep her secrets hidden.
Liam's piercing gaze seemed to see right through her.
"Avery, what's going on?" Liam asked, his voice low.
Avery hesitated, unsure how much to reveal.
Just then, Ethan interrupted:
"Uncle Liam, Mommy's working with a bad man!"
Avery's heart stopped.
Liam's eyes narrowed.
"Who is it, Ethan?" Liam asked, his tone firm.
Avery's world was unraveling.
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The Shadows of Obsession
Romance"When the past comes back to haunt you, revenge is just the beginning." Avery Flynn, a brilliant and beautiful CEO, thought she'd left her heartbreak behind. But Sebastian Kane, her college sweetheart-turned-heartbreaker, has other plans. *"I'll nev...
