He went to South Carolina to forget his ex—until he saw her on the beach with twin children who had his eyes, and one question changed everything he believed about his life.

of birthdays, first words, fevers, bedtime stories, tiny shoes by the door, and questions no one had ever prepared him for.

Ethan looked at Lydia.

“You were pregnant.”

Her eyes filled.

“I didn’t know when I left.”

“And when you found out?”

Her lips trembled.

“I tried to tell you.”

The Calls He Never Returned

Ethan shook his head slowly, as if refusing the truth continue reading …