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Thomas stood there, fresh out of the shower, a towel around his neck. He smiled. He really smiled.
Until he realized it was me.
The exterior of a house | Source: Midjourney
The exterior of a house | Source: Midjourney
His face drained of color.
"Laura," he choked out.
I crossed my arms.
"So, what kind of business trip did you have this time, Thomas?"
His jaw clenched.
A shocked man standing in a doorway | Source: Midjourney
A shocked man standing in a doorway | Source: Midjourney
“I… I can explain.”
"Perfect," I said smoothly, taking a step inside. "I was hoping you'd say that. Because Ryan decided to introduce me to his girlfriend. And when we first met, she mentioned you. So, I hope you have an explanation ready."
Sophie and Ryan stood awkwardly behind me. Sophie looked like she wanted to cry again. Ryan looked like he wanted to hit Thomas.
A woman standing on a porch with her hands in her pockets | Source: Midjourney
A woman standing on a porch with her hands in her pockets | Source: Midjourney
And then, from the hallway, a voice called.
"Thomas? Who's at the door? Is Soph there?"
A woman appeared – forty-something, attractive, confused, and pregnant.
Sophie stiffened behind me.
"Mom," she whispered.
A pregnant woman standing in a hallway | Source: Midjourney
A pregnant woman standing in a hallway | Source: Midjourney
His mother looked between us, her confusion turning to worry.
Then she glanced at Thomas.
"Honey, what's going on? Who is it?"
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