Dear Ex Wife Please take me back novel Chapter 60

ATHENA

A small baby bump.

My mind repeats over and over again.

“Athena!” Leah walks towards me and hugs me.

I stiffen not knowing what to do with this affection. I'm wearing a lose Tshirt and jeans so I'm pretty sure I'm not showing unless you touch me, Leah however, is in a tight-fitting dress with her bump right on display for everyone to see.

My heart stops, feeling like the world is suddenly spinning.

“Congratulations. Didn't know you were married.” Sloane points out not missing the sarcasm in her tone.

Leah laughs, as she turns to Sloane and tries to hug her but the eye she gives her makes her think otherwise.

“I didn't know you were back, Sloane. It's good to see you.”

My mouth is dry and I'm speechless. Who is the father of the child she's carrying? She didn't deny not being married either.

Am I missing something?

Suddenly I feel anger Start to brew inside me. Did Alex play me?

I wouldn't even call it playing since I've known he's always loved her. Bile rises in my throat.

I think I'm going to be sick.

Tears sting in my eyes as I mumble, “Excuse me.” And bolt out the door.

I can hear Sloane calling after me but blood is rushing to my ears so fast I can't stop.

I barely make it outside before my legs threaten to give out. My hands grip the cold railing, nails digging into the metal as I gasp for air. My chest aches, my stomach is in knots, and the lump in my throat refuses to go away.

Leah is pregnant. And if Alex is the father… Oh God!

The thought alone makes my head spin. A sharp pain stabs through my heart, the kind that makes it hard to breathe. I squeeze my eyes shut, hoping to block out the image of her glowing, happy, carrying his child.

Did he lie to me? Did I mean nothing?

Just when I thought things had changed!

He told me he'd handle the issue all I have to do is wait and focus on the health of the baby. How stupid I've been.

A strangled sob escapes my lips, and I cover my mouth with both hands, shaking violently. I'm at a damn mall but I don't care. I rush towards the parking lot as my body feels too small to hold all this pain.

I want to scream.

I want to disappear.

Footsteps echo behind me. I don't have to turn around to know it's Sloane.

"Athena," she calls, her voice softer now.

I shake my head, backing away. "I... I need to be alone." My voice cracks.

I feel arms around me as she pulls me towards the car, “Come on let me take you home.”

“No. I can't see him right now.” I dig my heels in the ground.

Sloane pauses as if contemplating something, “Fine, let's go to my place.”

I nod as I sit in the passenger seat.