~WILDER~
"It's time to go," I say to Avery as I return to her side.
She’s smiling, engrossed in conversation with her sister, clearly enjoying their time together.
My wife’s expression shifts, disappointment clouding her features. "Can’t we stay a little longer?" she pleads. "I might not get another chance to see Freya. I want to hear more about her pregnancy—"
I grip her arm, my patience wearing thin. "We need to leave. Now."
"Why the rush?" her sister demands, frowning. "We’re just starting to catch up. My sister and I have not had a normal conversation in weeks. We have missed each other dearly.”
My jaw tightens; I don’t have the energy for this. I want nothing to do with their family drama. I didn't come here for this.
“What’s the hurry?” Lucas chimes in, his tone irritatingl
