Aurora Grey thought she could win her husband, Lucas Rossi's heart, even if it took years. For three long years, she endured his coldness, hoping that one day he would see her as more than just a convenient substitute. But when she reads the headlines announcing Lucas’s return to the city with his ex-girlfriend, Julia Mayhem, the truth hits her like a dagger—she never had a place in his heart. Lucas's affection had always belonged to Julia, and now that she’s back, Aurora knows her time is up. No longer willing to be the woman in the shadows, Aurora takes control of her fate. With a sharp resolve, she demands a divorce, choosing to reclaim her dignity rather than watch the man she loves cherish someone else. But Lucas Rossi isn’t a man who easily lets go of what he considers his. The moment Aurora steps out of his life, he realizes just how deeply she had entwined herself in his heart. Driven by a need to reclaim what he’s lost, Lucas tracks her down, determined to make her see that she belongs with him—and no one else.
Lucas swallowed hard, struggling to find his voice.
"Leo?" he managed, his voice rough from sleep.
Leo nodded, his little face breaking into a faint smile. "Mommy said you were really tired. But I wanted to make sure you were okay."
Lucas blinked, still trying to wrap his mind around the situation. "Your…your mommy?"
Leo nodded again, more confidently this time. "Mommy said you're resting now, but you'll be okay."
Lucas felt a strange warmth fill his chest, the confusion mingling with a deep sense of care for the child standing before him.
He didn't know why Leo had called him Daddy again, but the word no longer felt out of place.
Instead, it felt…right.
Before he could say anything more, the door to his room creaked open, and Aurora stepped inside, her eyes immediately finding Leo.
"Leo, I told you to give Mr. Lucas some time to rest," she said softly, her tone gentle but firm.