29: Be Still, My Heart

WINTER:

I bit the inside of my cheeks.

Calling Calcifer and asking for his help? But he was already here earlier. I did not want him to think that I was being totally dependent on him.

"I... don't think so, Hawk," I muttered. "He was already here earlier."

"Liam needs his dad, Miss Winter. I wished I could do it myself, but Liam...he no longer needed me."

"He also needs you. He was only a little shocked at our revelations, Hawk. Not everything he needs should be given."

"It's his Dad, Miss Winter. I cannot blame him if he asked for his Dad instead of me." He smiled sadly. "I never thought it would come to this that he would now prefer your ex-husband over me." His voice was coated with pain and I wished I could console him. In my eyes, I was facing the man in pain.

Damn it. Why did Calcifer and I have to meet? Because of him, everything became chaotic in my life.

"It is not your fault, Hawk. Liam had a great time whenever he played with you and I was thankful for your efforts. Do n