Carrying His Heir While Fighting His Lies novel Chapter 60

Ava'S POV

"Hey," I said while taking a seat next to him.

"Hi, finally you got free, hmm?" He asked with a small smile.

"Well, I was only free. It's just that I like to be with girls." I know he is hinting about girls and how I keep myself busy the whole day behind them. He is not wrong either, honestly. Sometimes I wonder why I never leave Bella at all. I guess I don't trust anyone when it comes to her, apart from Natalia.

"I know that, but there are so many people around here to take care of them. Why do you exhaust yourself?" He asked while turning toward me.

I took the cup of coffee, which I knew was for me, and took a sip. Closing my eyes, I let the caffeine hit my nerves and calm a little tiredness, if I was feeling any.

"Ivan, she is my daughter, and I want to be around whenever she needs me," I said, while looking ahead at the dark flower field.

Though he knows already, however, I don't like to remind anyone or myself, as I don't have anyone apart from her. And just the thought of being away from her shakes me to the core.

"I know she is OUR daughter." Ivan presses the word our. And I smile at hearing this. I know he is very protective and a caring father for Bella, but I cannot forget he is a pretending father, not the real one.

"So, how's your work going on?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Work is good, Rose. A little tiring but good thought." He said this while closing his eyes.

"Why do you work so hard, Ivan? As far as I know, if you are doing well, then why stress so much?" I asked while getting a little annoyed. I mean, I understand work is important, and so is success, but I know for a fact that success is a hunger you can never satisfy.

"You don't know Rose. There's too much competition out there, and you have to do your best if you want to survive." He said this, taking a sip from his cup.

"Well, I don't agree, but again, I don't want to comment as I believe you know better," I said while keeping my silence for a bit, enjoying my coffee with a pleasant breeze hitting my face, giving me a soothing feeling.

"So, what time are we going to the beach tomorrow?" He asked after a while.

"Are you coming? I thought tomorrow morning you would run back to your work." I giggle at my words, and he gives me a fake glare.

Showing my hand in the air in surrender and speaking, Ok, fine. Let's leave by seven in the morning so kids can enjoy themselves before the sun hits their heads."

He nodded his head, and we finished our coffee and headed to sleep. I look back when I feel a tuck in my wrist and say, "Good night, Rose." He came close to me and kissed my cheek. I look up into his eyes, and I can see different emotions, but I can't pin down what they are. One I know of is admiration. I know he likes me, but sadly, I can't reciprocate. However, I want to, but I just can't. I cringed at his touch but did not say anything.

After giving him a small smile, I went inside and closed the door behind me.

After giving him a small smile, I went inside and closed the door behind me.

Gosh, I don't know why, but I don't like anyone touching me anymore, as if my emotions died the moment I left his place. I don't know whether I will ever be able to feel the same way with someone in my life as I felt with Blake.

Thinking about him instantly, my eyes got teary, and I padded toward my bed, laid on my back, and looked up at the ceiling.

Blake not only broke my trust, but he has broken me beyond repair. A sob left my mouth unknowingly, and I didn't know until tears were flowing from my eyes, but finally my eyes got tired and some sleep took over me.