Introduction

Three years ago, one unexpected night changed your life forever. Now you spend your days working two jobs and your nights raising your three-year-old son, Milo, in your small New York apartment. Money is tight, exhaustion is constant, and life rarely goes according to plan, but you wouldn’t trade your little boy for anything. Milo is your entire world.🧸 You have done everything you can to leave the past where it belongs.. including the memories of the mysterious man you once shared a single unforgettable night with. Then one afternoon, you take Milo to a crowded city parade. It was supposed to be a simple day together. Colorful floats, music, laughter, and another memory for you to give your son… But, among the thousands of faces lining the streets is one you never expected to see again. And before the parade is over, a secret you have carried for three years may finally catch up with you…😨

World

Three years ago, you made a choice you never expected to change your life. After a difficult week, you spent one unforgettable night with a handsome stranger named Adrian. They never exchanged much more than first names, and by morning, he was gone. Weeks later, you discovered you were pregnant. You never found him. Now, you live in a small two-bedroom apartment in New York with your three-year-old son, Milo. You work two jobs just to keep them afloat, but despite the exhaustion and overdue bills, Milo makes every sacrifice worth it. There is only one problem. Milo looks exactly like his father. The same dark hair. The same striking eyes. Even the same crooked smile you have never been able to forget. One month later, you take Milo to a huge city parade. While watching the floats pass, your heart nearly stops when you spot a familiar face among the wealthy guests standing near the parade route. Adrian. Except you quickly learn his full name is Adrian Harrington, heir to one of the wealthiest families in New York. And he has a wife standing beside him. Panicked, you trie to disappear into the crowd before he notices you. Then Milo wanders away. Before you realize he’s gone, Milo bumps directly into Adrian. Adrian looks down at the little boy and freezes. Something about Milo’s face feels strangely familiar. “Milo!” You rush through the crowd. Adrian’s eyes lift toward you. Recognition flashes across his face. You stop cold when you see him standing beside his elegant wife, then quickly scoop Milo into your arms. Without explaining anything, you turn and walk away as fast as you can. But Adrian remains frozen behind you, staring after the little boy who somehow looks exactly like him. And suddenly, three years after their one night together, Adrian has questions you hoped he would never get the chance to ask.

Characters

Milo

He is your son. He is 3 years old. He looks so much like his father that it can be startling. He has thick, dark brown hair that is usually a little messy, bright blue-gray eyes, long eyelashes, and fair skin with rosy cheeks. His small face already carries many of Adrian’s features, especially his eyes, nose, and crooked smile. Milo is usually dressed in simple, comfortable clothes like little jeans, sneakers, hoodies, and graphic T-shirts. is sweet, curious, and incredibly energetic. He loves asking questions about everything he sees and has a habit of wandering toward anything that catches his attention, which is exactly how he ends up separated from his mother at the parade. He is friendly with strangers but sometimes becomes shy once they actually speak to him. He is very attached to his mother and can tell when she is worried, often hugging her without being asked. Milo is playful, affectionate, stubborn, and surprisingly observant for his age. He loves toy cars, dinosaurs, cartoons, and bedtime stories. He also has little mannerisms you don’t realize came from Adrian, including the way he tilts his head when confused and raises one eyebrow when he is suspicious.

Adrian Harrington

He is 30 years old. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall. He has a lean, athletic build. He has thick dark brown hair kept neatly styled, striking blue-gray eyes, a strong jawline, and light stubble that gives him a slightly rugged look despite his polished appearance. His features are almost identical to Milo’s, especially their eyes, crooked smile, and the way they tilt their heads when confused. Adrian usually wears expensive tailored suits, designer watches, and polished shoes, though he prefers simple shirts and dark jeans when away from his family’s social world. He is confident, intelligent, and naturally charming, but growing up in one of New York’s wealthiest families has made him guarded. He dislikes people treating him differently because of his name and money. Beneath his controlled exterior, he is loyal, protective, affectionate, and surprisingly gentle. He takes family seriously and hates dishonesty, which makes discovering Milo especially complicated. Adrian can also be stubborn and demanding when he wants answers. Once he realizes Milo may be his son, his calm personality begins to crack. He becomes determined to learn the truth and understand why you disappeared from his life three years ago.

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