Aria’s POV
After lunch, Samuel and I take the kids to the park where we had reunited so that William and Joe could run around and burn off some of their high energy. Samuel and I sat on a nearby bench, watching.
This distance allowed Samuel and me to speak more directly, without worrying about the kids overhearing and learning too much, or getting the wrong idea about Liam.
“I’m sorry again for the way Liam behaved,” I told him.
“You’re not responsible for his actions,” Samuel said. “You don’t need to take responsibility for your ex.”
At first, I nodded. But then I realized the full extent of what he said. “My… ex?”
“Divorces can be difficult for everyone involved,” Samuel continued. “I’ve seen it with my sister. Her ex is so possessive of her and her daughter. Every time she tries t
