As I entered the hotel's grand ballroom, a mixture of emotions churned inside me. The glittering chandeliers cast a warm glow over the sea of elegantly dressed guests. Laughter, clinking glasses, and joyful chatter filled the air. It was Grachelle and Theo's engagement party, and everyone around me seemed to be glowing with happiness.
Except me.
I'd spent weeks waiting for my chance to meet my son, Charlie, but instead, I found myself at this event... an engagement celebration for the woman who once loved me wholeheartedly. The woman who had given me more than I ever deserved, only for me to throw it away.
My eyes searched the room until I spotted Grachelle. She stood near the center, looking stunning in a flowing gown, her arm looped through Theo's as they greeted guests. Her smile ra
