one hundred and fifteen

Dante's POV

"Congratulations man, I am happy for you," Drake said giving me a handshake after I broke the news of Evelyn's pregnancy.

"Thank you," I said giving him a soft Pat on the shoulder.

"So what are your plans now, remember she is your fake queen," Drake asked curiously.

"I am going to take full responsibility, I will marry her" I replied calmly, the thought of marrying another woman who is not Vanessa makes me sick but I know Evelyn deserves better.

"Wow, but what about Vanessa?" As Drake's words sank in, my mind became a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Part of me desperately wanted to hold onto the hope that Vanessa was still out there, alive and waiting for me. I could feel that flicker of optimism burning inside me, urging me to keep searching, to never give up.

But at the same time, another part of me was gripped by fear. The thought of never seeing Vanessa again, of never hearing her laughter or feeling