"But, babe, I didn't order any soup for you," Derek revealed, his brow furrowing.
"What? Are you sure you didn't place an order for me?" I asked, my bewilderment growing.
"I did, but not soup," Derek clarified, adding to the mystery.
"Did they add something?" Derek questioned, directing his gaze towards Ethan.
I exchanged a glance with Ethan, shook my head, and replied, "No."
As Paulina joyfully ran into Derek's arms, excitement radiated from her every giggle. "Da-dy!" she shouted, her enthusiasm contagious.
"Did you enjoy my baby?" Derek asked, his eyes reflecting the warmth of a doting father.
Paulina nodded, a gleeful affirmation that seemed to ease the tension lingering in the air. Ethan approached us.
I instinctively averted my gaze, a subtle attempt to avoid the discomfort that his presence stirred within me.
