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I hesitated, surprised by his question. I gazed into his eyes, searching for the right words to comfort him.

"Marcus, you are my everything. I love you and our son more than anything," I assured him sincerely.

He exhaled heavily, avoiding my gaze. It was clear my reassurances weren't enough to calm his anxieties. I reached for his hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.

"However, I can't deny that I still have feelings for Elijah. He was a significant part of my life and helped me in many ways. It's not easy to just forget those emotions," I explained, hoping he would empathize.

Marcus' jaw tightened as my words sank in. Despite his efforts to remain composed, the pain reflected in his eyes was unmistakable.

"I get where you're coming from, Samantha. But it's not easy for me to come to terms with the fact that you still have feelings for him. Especially as we're trying to build a life together," he expressed, his voice tinged with sorrow.

Tears threatened to spill from my eyes. It paine