Summary: Eric works hard to be useful, he also works hard to keep his past a secret. But now due to things out of his control, everything is changing even though he desperately wishes it wouldn't. No romance as of yet. DON'T READ IF TRIGGERED EASILY
Warning(s): Suicidal minor Character, Mentions of deaths, a toddler dies, drinking, mental and emotional abuse, brief physical abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts, secrets, Eric's not so happy childhood, deaf, sign language, speaking in other languages, yelling, offensive comments, DO NOT READ IF TRIGGERED EASILY, lying, trust issues, panic attacks, running away from issues, more tags will be added as the story progresses.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐞𝐬
Aarna never thought two pink lines could shake her world.
She stood frozen, staring at the test in her trembling hands. Pregnant. A word she had longed to hear, yet feared the most.
Would he accept it? Or would he push her away again, just like before?
The door creaked open. Her heart pounded.
Sharad's sharp gaze met hers. "What are you hiding?"
Her breath hitched. She wasn't ready for this. Not yet.