Something felt off, but Eric brushed aside his suspicions. Perhaps it was the confidence that he and Lucas had instilled in Ella, explaining why she no longer seemed as worried.
"Are you hiding something from me?" Eric asked softly.
Ella shook her head, a faint smile on her lips. "What could I possibly be hiding from you?"
With a soft laugh, she leaned in and kissed Eric's lips. "Eric, I'm sorry for lashing out at you before… it was uncalled for."
She knew this might be her last chance to apologize.
Eric gently pinched her cheek and draped his jacket over her shoulders. "Silly girl, how could I blame you? This happened because I didn't do a better job of protecting and paying attention to our child. The weather's chilly—even indoors, you should wear a coat or jacket, okay?"
