Chapter One Hundred-Thirty Five

Unable to keep up with Gina's silence any longer, Aidan went on, "Though I saw the DNA result which showed Lucas is Sophie's father… but I have been holding onto this tiny hope that I can be her father. I know it's weird but… I can't help it."

Gina sighed. "Look, Aidan, you don't need a blood relationship to connect with Sophie. You can be her father because Sophie acknowledges you as her daddy."

He smiled, drawing comfort from her words. "That's really huge, Gina. I appreciate it."

She reached out to his hand on the table and tapped it in reassurance. "Just forget about anything else and let your heart guide you, Aidan."

He nodded. "Thank you." Then he teased her, "But I hope your heart won't guide you to a clubhouse again."

"Oh, you're crazy.” She hit him playfully and went on drinking her coffee.

A Few Days Later

Amira was happily shopping at a mall, her mood lifted by the pleasant buzz of retail therapy. She hummed a little tune as she picked out a new dress, some accessories, and