The End of a Marriage (Colette and Matheo) novel Chapter 98

Chapter 98

“Truly?” Nico’s voice was small, hesitant, and his lower lip quivered as if he was ready to burst into tears again. “Does that mean… mum still loves me?”

Luca’s heart shattered all over again at the sight of his son’s uncertainty, the way he was so desperately clinging to the idea that maybe, maybe, he wasn’t unlovable. Laica swallowed the lump in his throat and nodded, his voice thick with emotion. “Truly, Caro. Your mummal you very much.”

But even with Luca’s reassurance, Nico still looked unsure, his small brows furrowed in confusion and worry. Luca knew he needed to do m to give Nico something to hold onto that was concrete, something that would prove to him just how much Amber loved him.

“You know what?” Luca said softly, leaning closer. “When you were very little, your mummy and I used to live together. In this very house.”

his curiosity piqued. “I know,” he said sol me my daddy.”

dn’t help the small smile that tuge n a fragile, beautiful thing. “Tha … do you know who she took v

viping his tear–streaked face with the back of his hand. “Mummy told me. Tha

pite the heaviness in his heart. Nico’s innocence, even in the midst of his pain, And when your mummy had to leave, she didn’t take me with her or your Nonna

Nico’s eyes widened, a slow smi

“Yes,” Luca whispered ba

Nico looked up at

still lingered you right b

across his tear–streaked face. “Me?” he whispered, his voice trembling with hope.

you, Nico. Because she loves you. She loves you more than anything in this world.”

finally softening, the tension slowly ebbing away Luca added, “when you see mummy, you tell much. How about that?”

d, though the weight of his earlier fears u love her. And you’ll see–she’ll tell

Nico

Swe

he

g to his eyes as he wrapped his small arms

eel the tears burning at the back of his eye

hug. Luca hugged him back, his heart

te had to be strong for Nico, even if inside

othing Nico’s hair as he felt the boy’s

u wake up, she’ll be here, I promis

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