Kate closed the car door and let out a satisfied sigh. The crisp morning air brushed her face as she smoothed her blouse with both hands. It had been two weeks since she, Grayson, and Oliver started living together.

And against every prediction… everything was perfect.

Grayson had become a devoted father—patient, attentive, and sometimes too indulgent… especially with that small "detail" of giving Oliver a baby brother. He had taken it seriously. Far too seriously. The thought alone pulled a smile from her, and her cheeks warmed as she remembered the night before.

A part of her had said no. But deep down, she wanted it too. She felt ready—finally—to grow their family. And as she walked toward the entrance, she made a mental note: she needed to book an appointment at the London registry office. She was going to stop the divorce process. She wanted to keep being Mrs. Maxwell.

But she barely took another step when someone called her name.

"Kate!"

She turned, startled. Then her