“Perfect,” I said softly, taking a step inside. “I was hoping you’d say that. Because Ryan decided to introduce me to his girlfriend. And when we got to know each other, she talked about you. So, I hope you have a ready-made explanation. »
Sophie and Ryan stood awkwardly behind me. Sophie looked like she wanted to cry again. Ryan looked like he wanted to punch Thomas.
A woman standing on a porch with her hands in her pockets | Source: Midjourney
And then, from the corridor, a voice called.
“Thomas? Who’s at the door? Is Soph there? »
A woman appeared – in her forties, attractive, confused and pregnant.
Sophie stiffened behind me.
“Mom,” she whispered.
A pregnant woman standing in a hallway | Source: Midjourney
Her mother looked between us, her confusion turning to worry.
Then she glanced at Thomas.
“Honey, what’s going on? Who is he? »
Thomas closed his eyes, as if he could get by on his own.
I turned to the woman and smiled.
A Woman Standing on a Porch | Source: Midjourney
A woman standing on a porch | Source: Midjourney
“Hello,” I said. “I’m Laura. Thomas’ wife. Ryan’s mother. »
Her face collapsed and she clenched her stomach.
She let out a hoarse breath and stepped back tremblingly.
“No. No. No! It’s not possible. Thomas said he never married! That the work was too important throughout his life. But he didn’t want to be a bachelor married only to his job… »
A Woman Upset | Source: Midjourney
A Woman Upset | Source: Midjourney
“Single?” I repeated. “Yes, I’m sure he’s pretty good at acting like he’s single. Or is he devoted to you? »
Tears beaded in her eyes.
“Oh my God,” she said.
And just like that, Thomas’ whole world fell apart.
Sophie spoke first, her voice trembling with betrayal.
A distraught young woman standing outside | Source: Midjourney
A distraught young woman standing outside | Source: Midjourney
“You promised my mother a future. You told him you would marry him. And that you would always be there for us and the baby! And all the while… Did you lie? »
Thomas ignored her and turned to me.
“Laura, please. I never wanted to… »
I raised my hand.
“You are not allowed to speak.”
I turned to Ryan, whose fists were clenched at his sides, and whose whole body was shaking.
I immediately softened.
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