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.

in safe places. A few hours at a time. No expensive gifts to buy their love. No promises about the future until you prove you can keep small ones.”

“I can do that.”

“And Ethan?”

“Yes?”

Her eyes held his.

“This does not mean there is an us again.”

The words hurt more than he expected.

“I understand.”

He did not fully understand.

Because the woman sitting across continue reading …