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.

that you missed the hardest parts. The sleepless nights. The doctor visits. The fear. The loneliness.”

“I know.”

Her voice softened.

“But sometimes, when Miles asked about space or Nora asked why other kids had dads at school events, I wished you were there. And then I hated myself for wishing it.”

Ethan turned toward her.

“I can’t give you back what you continue reading …