章節 4: Mother by Chance
Chapter 4: The Unexpected Encounter
Alex's life had become a whirlwind of baby preparations and anticipation. She was already six months pregnant, and the reality of motherhood was starting to sink in.
As she walked out of the baby store, laden with bags of onesies and toys, Alex felt a sense of excitement and nervousness. She'd always dreamed of being a mother, but now that it was finally happening, she couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
Just as she was about to step into the elevator, Alex heard a familiar voice behind her.
"Alex?"
She spun around, her heart racing with surprise. Standing in front of her, looking every bit as handsome and charming as he had on that fateful night, was Ethan.
For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable. Alex's mind reeled with questions – what was he doing here? Did he know about the pregnancy?
Ethan broke the silence first, his voice low and smooth. "Alex, it's been a while."
Alex's eyes narrowed, her defenses rising. "Ethan. What are you doing here?"
He took a step closer, his eyes locked on hers. "I was in the area, and I saw you walking out of the baby store. I had to come over."
Alex raised an eyebrow. "You just happened to be in the area?"
Ethan shrugged. "I guess you could say that."
Alex's instincts were screaming at her to be cautious. There was something Ethan wasn't telling her, something he was hiding.
But as she looked into his eyes, Alex saw something there that gave her pause. It was a flicker of recognition, of connection.
And in that moment, Alex knew that she couldn't just walk away. She had to know what Ethan wanted, and why he'd suddenly appeared in her life again.
"Okay," Alex said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "Let's talk."
Ethan's face broke into a smile, and he nodded. "Let's go get some coffee."
As they walked out of the baby store together, Alex couldn't shake off the feeling that her life was about to change in ways she couldn't even imagine.
They walked to a nearby coffee shop, the tension between them palpable. Alex couldn't help but notice the way Ethan's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, or the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck.
As they sat down at a small table, Ethan leaned forward, his eyes locked on hers. "Alex, I have to ask – what's going on? You're...you're pregnant, aren't you?"
Alex's heart skipped a beat. How did he know?
But before she could respond, Ethan's face went white. "Is it...is it mine?"
Alex hesitated, unsure of how to respond. But as she looked into Ethan's eyes, she saw something there that gave her pause.
It was a glimmer of hope.
"Yes," Alex said finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's yours."
Ethan's face went through a range of emotions – shock, denial, and finally, acceptance. He took a deep breath, his eyes locked on hers.
"Okay," he said finally. "What does this mean?"
Alex shrugged. "I don't know. I'm still trying to figure that out."
Ethan nodded. "I want to be involved, Alex. I want to help."
Alex's instincts were screaming at her to be cautious. She didn't know if she could trust Ethan, or if he was just trying to ease his own guilt.
But as she looked into his eyes, Alex saw something there that gave her pause.
It was a glimmer of sincerity.
And in that moment, Alex knew that she had a decision to make.
Would she let Ethan into her life, into Noah's life?
Or would she keep him at arm's length, protecting herself and her unborn child from the unknown?
The choice was hers, and hers alone.
But as she looked into Ethan's eyes, Alex knew that she couldn't make this decision alone.
She needed to know more about Ethan, about his past and his motivations.
And she needed to know if he was truly committed to being a part of Noah's life.
The questions swirled in Alex's mind, but one thing was certain – her life was about to change in ways she couldn't even imagine.
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