Chapter 52

"COLE AIDEN"

"What's up, bro!" I squinted and ran my fingers through my hair. I groggily got up from bed because, like before, this was always the scene. I needed to get up; otherwise, I'd be suffocated. I shouldn't anger Lara; her anger is different, so I should watch my words carefully. It's hard; she might scold me again in front of Finn.

Oh god, it's such a good thing, and it's music to my ears. My wife! Damn, I'm such a crazy idiot smiling alone here. But I don't care because she's the only one who's seen every part of me, witnessed my flaws and weaknesses, yet never judged me. Instead, she loves me the most, accepting all my flaws and weaknesses, filling in where I lack.

She's overqualified for my standards; I'm such a lucky bastard to have her as my wife. This is once in a lifetime; it's hard to find a woman like Lara, who'll accept you completely despite your shortcomings, who'll forgive your mistakes, intentional or not, and love you fully.

"Hey, are you still there, Aiden? D