That night, Katie resolved to keep her distance from Aiden as much as possible. Upon arriving home, she immediately locked herself in her room, avoiding any shared space with him. No longer would she sit in the living room when he was around; it felt necessary to create boundaries.
As she reflected on their situation, she realized that their relationship was becoming more clearly defined. She needed to focus on living her life independently, without envisioning a future that involved marrying Aiden. Financially, she was self-sufficient, with a job that allowed her to provide for herself until the baby arrived.
According to Aiden's suggestion, once the baby was born, they would go through with the divorce, granting her the freedom to reclaim her life.
Regardless of what unfolded, he would need to find a nanny to care for the child, as he sought to remain single. Katie was determined to give him that opportunity.
