"I really didn't think of that!" Do you have a preference?"No. I'll be happy with whatever comes along." he said, softly, as if about to fall asleep.Alexis couldn't stop stroking him, either. He was the man of her life, the one she was starting her family with.“Ethan … I know that at first I… I wasn't taking this pregnancy well. But everything is different now. This baby is essential to me! "she thought he might have fallen asleep, it was so quiet. " And you too. " Filling her chest with air, she began. " I love …" Look! he exclaimed suddenly, startling her. "I think I felt him move."Between frustrated, relieved and amused, Alexis laughed:" Love, I think it was your impression. I didn't feel anything!" Serious? He looked disappointed. " He is sure? Because it looks like...She interrupted him laughing and pulled him in for a kiss:"The belly is mine, Mr. Marcus!" And I felt nothing! You'll have time for that, Daddy!" I liked that sound: Daddy! "then his hands came to life, cup

"How are you, miss?" " the other version of Ethan, or rather, Lorenzo smiled at him complacently and held out his hand.The big difference between the two was that Lorenzo came in an impeccable suit, obviously tailored exclusively for him. And her hair was very short and her expression, although friendly, was more serious and dense.When he finally managed to come out of his trance, Alexis laughed awkwardly:" Please forgive me! It's just … It's incredible how similar you two are!"They say in the family that we are twins and that we were separated at birth!" Ethan joked, clapping his cousin on the shoulder."Only that doesn't add up, because I'm younger!" Lorenzo teased." Clear! Keep dreaming! Well, sit down here, Alexis. " he showed a place beside him on a sofa, in front of the chair in which Lorenzo was now making himself comfortable. – As I told you, my cousin is the best lawyer in New York!"Not to brag, but I am!""And modest too!" Ethan continued. “And I spoke to him about you

" Hey! Want to kill me with curiosity? I thought I would only see her later..."That was the plan, but…" Taking her by the shoulders, he pointed her in front of the flower shop. " First, answer me: were you serious when you said you would become my partner if I decided to invest?" Clear! That office is unbearable without you there!"What if I told you that soon this is where you're going to work and live?"The other looked around, confused. Then, little by little, it dawned on me:"Did you buy the place?"" I am not! We are going to buy!The two hugged and started skipping on the sidewalk. Those passing by didn't understand them, but they didn't care.Dinner that night at Ethan's apartment was a double celebration. In fact, four, by Norah's count:“Alexis and Ethan will have a sweetheart,” she ticked off on her fingers. " we'll become partners in a beautiful flower shop, with the right to a new house for myself, I can finally leave that accursed office, and I'll be godmother! She poi

“She… how did she react, Norah?”“You're in shock, Ethan. She just didn't react. It went into automatic mode after I found out what happened. He let them do what they wanted, no questions asked. And I don't know if that's a good thing, Ethan!" Can I see her? He indicated the door."He's asleep, but I am not convinced that's a problem."He put his hand on the doorknob, but stopped himself, taking several deep breaths. Then he straightened up and turned the piece of metal, very slowly."Norah, can you call the doctor, please?" – the brunette asked softly. "I'd like to speak with him."" Yes, of course…Ethan walked in and closed the door, carefully so as not to make any noise. The room was in shadow. Everything very silent. But he could see Alexis's silhouette, huddled in the middle of the white sheets. She looked so small in that bed!What the hell! Your Alexis… your baby! He covered his mouth and nose to stifle an agonized scream. It would have to be strong! He repeated to himself. F

'It wasn't your fault, Alexis!' Ethan stated, exasperated to see her in that state, reaching for his hand. “It was natural. The doctor told me..."But I rejected him one day!" " she interrupted him, excited, fleeing contact. "And God punished me by taking him away from me!" And I'm sorry if I let you down... " he added in a thin voice, lowering his head."You didn't let me down!" He softened, this time clasping her hands in his."But you wanted this baby so badly!" She looked at him, dejected."Yes, but that wasn't in your hands!"Alexis raised her teary eyes to him. They looked desperate, anxious. And then the words came out:"Ethan, I love you!" So much! His voice was serious. " You have become the reason for my life! But even feeling this way and feeling this way,” she subtly released her hand from his. "I can't impose myself on you...Wow! What was going on there? Alexis Morgan had just confessed that she loved him? Ethan was stunned for a moment. He couldn't believe his ears!But