Eternal Hearts (Incurable Hearts 2) by Ellie R Hunter Read Free Book Online Page B

situations we are just going to have to flow with I’m afraid”
    “I know, please look after her, she is a strong girl but she is seeking the family she has always wanted, I fear it is her weakness”
    Her description of Ava reminded me of Jas, how could they be so alike without knowing one another?
    “I can assure you if it turns out my son isn’t her father, she will still be looked after just because of who her mother is, there is no doubt in my mind” I assured her.
    “Thank you Fiona, can I speak with Ava please?”
    “She isn’t here at the moment, I can get her to call you when she gets back” I offered.
    “Yes please. If I can warn you, Ava has had many questions about the reasons for her adoption. As for her biological mother not being able to answer them and her father having no knowledge of her existence, it concerns me Jasmine’s letter won’t be enough for her, that she may never find peace”
    My opinion is that Jasmine never found peace, she found happiness with Chris but she could never be at peace, the thought repulsed me that Ava could end up living the same life as Jasmine. I was determined not to let that happen.
    “Like I said, we will all help her, whatever the outcome is” I repeated.
    “Once again, thank you. If you need to, you can reach me on this number anytime”
    “It was nice talking with you, I’ll get Ava to call you when she is back”
    “You too, goodbye”
    “Goodbye”
    I couldn’t end the call quick enough, Grace sounded like a nice w oman but the jealousy I now feel hearing her concern for her niece when all along Ava could have been a part of our lives was torture.
     
     
     
    Christopher
     
    It took three days for the test to be done and for the results to come through. It was no surprise Henry knew someone who could fast track our request. With each day that passed I was more eager to learn if I am her father, sitting in my office at the site I held onto the printed out email saying I was the biological father to Ava Collins-Reed. Jasmine hadn’t been lying, well she had lied to me but not to Ava.
    I’m not sure how long I sat there, this was ridiculous, I am a father. I never thought that would be possible after Jas died.
    I grabbed my key cars and made my way across the building site to my car, Ava was still staying at my mums so she would be there now.
    I told her once we knew for sure she was my daughter we could talk, and now is that time, I won’t go back on my word.
    The drive to my mum’s house was agonising, I was unbelievably nervous to see her again. It was mental, I have a sixteen-year-old daughter and I know nothing about her. The other thing that worried me was just because it has been confirmed I am her father, will she still want to know me? Of course she will, she came to find me in the first place.
    I suppose it is t ime to find out, I walked through the door and found them all in my mum’s kitchen. Ava was holding the same print out as I had, I don’t think she knew if to smile or cry when she saw me, and I didn’t know whether to stay away from her or hug her.
    Her hands were shaking, I was instantly reminded of Jasmine, I had to tell myself it wasn’t the same thing and it was refreshing to know I wasn’t lying to myself this time around.
    I slowly placed my hand on hers and she finally smiled at me. I looked at her, really looked. She was beautiful, she was all Jasmine but she had my blue eyes.
    “We will give you some space,” Henry said, pushing my mother out of the room. I nodded my thanks and was trying really hard to think of something sensible to say, well until she started to laugh.
    “What’s so funny?” I asked.
    “Nothing, I just don’t know what to say. This feels weird,” she admitted. 
    “I know how you feel,” I said , relaxing knowing she was feeling the same.
    “Where do we go from here?”
    “Anywhere, we have sixteen years to make up for” I pointed out.
    “I would like that” she smiled.
    It must