Family Matters

Chapter 25

Haley de tangled herself from Nathan's embrace. Nathan caressed her face with his hand. Their eyes locked on each other. He leaned over kissing her gently.

Haley quickly pulled away. "You shouldn't of done that. I'm engaged for god's sake.

"I don't give a Damn about that or Keller. I love you. I never stopped loving you." Nathan confessed.

She wiped the tears from her eyes and looked away.

"I need to go see Jamie. This never happened." Haley said. Turning from him as she left the conference room.

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Chris felt his heart sink. He was a father. All this time they had been so close by and he hadn't known. Renee's only focus was to destroy Haley and Nathan's marriage. He felt sickened now knowing he was apart of the pain and heartbreak that Haley had already endured. Actually telling her the truth wouldn't end well. But he wouldn't allow this secret to remain hidden.

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Haley took a deep breath. And made her way through Jamie's hospital room door.

She gently closed the door behind herself and walked further into the room.

At the sight of his mother Jamie smiled.

Haley walked over to the hospital bed and sat down beside him.

"Momma. I'll get home and we can still have the wedding you'll see." Jamie said.

Haley shook her head from side to side.

"I don't care about anything else but you. I'm sorry Jimmy Jam. You aren't going home. You have to stay here. You're only going to get sicker as time goes on and they can give you medication to help with pain you may have." Haley said.

She held in close in her arms. Attempting to savor every second she could. She had been there for his first breath of life and soon she would bare witness to his last. She was heartbroken and humbled by the realization.

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Haley quietly made her way out of his hospital room. Surprised to see Chris awaiting her in the hallway.

"You didn't have to wait for me." Haley said.

"I need to talk to you. The twins Nathan is raising. Marcia and Mathew are my children. Renee and I were involved before i got back to town. It wasn't supposed to be serious. Haley i didn't know they existed i swear. I love you. I don't want to lose you." Chris confessed. The emotion in his voice thick.

Haley remained still. As the information she just heard began to sink in.

"Clearly Renee is unable to be denied by any man. Even you. I shouldn't be surprised or shocked. You're a father those kids will be so lucky to have you. As for you and i just need some time apart to think and process. I love you too. I thought finally i was enough for someone. I should go. I'm going home." Haley said. Turning from him.

Chris felt his heart shatter. As he watched the love of his life slip from his hands.

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