Say yes

SERENA’S POV

I took Mom’s hand in mine. "I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to go on so long. But you two seemed so happy, I didn't want to upset things. Mr Lodge was the first man to make you happy after Dad and I didn’t want to ruin everything just because of our relationship that wasn’t even defined."

"We're not upset about your relationship," Mr Lodge cut in firmly. "We're upset that our own children felt they had to deceive us for God knows how long."

"I know, and I apologize," Cameron replied sincerely. "It was wrong of us. But my feelings for Serena are real, and there's a chance her baby could have been mine."

Mr Lodge sighed heavily. "We trusted you both, and you continued lying to our faces every day. I'm very disappointed."

"Pops, I know it was selfish of us. If only I had come clean when Serena lost the baby, this all could've been avoided."

Mom's expression softened a fraction, though Mr Lodge still shook his head sadly. Cameron stepped forward, tentatively taking my hand in