Accidentally Married to my Ex Boyfriend's Father

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esence filling the space, but his eyes were on me, searching for answers I wasn't ready to give. Across from h

to me. I had expected a confrontation, bu

indeed?" Ethan's voice cut through the silence, sharp and unforgi

aniel spoke, his voice stea

hink you could just waltz in here and play house? Is th

o respond, but Etha

nsane," he spat, his voice

sharp, a warning, but it only

restrained fury. "Are you seriously defending her? Afte

Watch your tone," he said, h

his arm across the dining table in a fit of rage,

g glass echoed in the

nger finally breaking through. "

t's wrong with you? This-" he gestured wildly between us, "-this r

e said, his voice cold. "If this is how you're going to act, don't bot

ther. His lips curled into a bitter smile. "Your house? Fi

nd her?" He pointed at me, his voice dripping with venom.

tirade. I stepped forward, meeting his glare h

d bitter and humorless.

rm, my hands trembling with the

th unspoken words. Then I stepped closer, my voic

else. He turned on his heel and stormed out, slamming th

ning. I turned to Nathaniel, my che

his voice quieter now but s

ing. "I'm sorry," I whispere

haniel asked, s

in my eyes. I hated being like this, but the

ers. "Sophia," he said softly, his voice filled with concern. "You don't have t

eep breath as he gui

e soothing. "Now, tell me

n't know," I said, my voice breaking. "I just..

You didn't cause this," he said firmly. "Etha

t I nodded anyway, n

led to the maid, who was standing nervously by the door. "Take her upstai

rd, nodding quickly

her, but Nathaniel

on earnest. "I don't know your history with my son, Ethan, but I will wait till you're

ache, but I managed a small smile befor

and soft lighting that gave the space a warm, inviting glow. A large canopy be

bath will be ready soon, ma'am," sh

I said, my

s brushing against the soft fabric of the comforter. The events of the

self, a laugh bubbled up from my chest. It started sof

k into the room, her expr

thing," I said, shaking my head. "I just

to his stepmother. Oh, th