Love Interrupted
Anderson Sisters, Book 2
Seven years ago, Tyler disappeared from Kaiya's life, leaving her to face an unimaginable heartbreak alone. Now he's back, and he's brought his daughter with him.
Kaiya promised herself she would never let Tyler close again. He chose another woman. He chose to leave. But his sweet, talented daughter is breaking through the walls Kaiya spent years building, and Tyler himself is far more irresistible than the boy she once loved.
Tyler never stopped thinking about Kaiya. He believed she abandoned their love without a second thought, that she chose her dreams over him. But seeing her again ignites something deeper than anger. It's a hunger that grows stronger every time their eyes meet.
When the truth about their separation finally emerges, both Tyler and Kaiya discover that the real villain of their story was never each other. Now they must decide if the love they once shared can survive the lies that tore them apart.
“I waited and waited for you to come or contact me, but you never did.” Kaiya’s voice trembled as she continued. “On the day of the delivery, I was in so much pain. Nothing eased my suffering. I was barely conscious when I pushed him out. I heard his cries and was relieved, but then the doctor whisked him away, saying there had been a complication. I wanted to hold him. I begged and cried, believing that if he were in my arms, he would be fine. But I’d lost so much blood, I passed out.”
She sniffed, unaware of the color draining from his face. “I woke up two days later and was told by my mom that I’d lost my son and that Dad had him cremated, believing that if I saw my dead son, I’d never recover.”
“I never got to hold him, never got to tell him how much I loved him. I lived with depression for years after his death. I blamed myself. I still do sometimes. If I had loved him enough, he wouldn’t have died. If I had wanted him from the first moment I discovered I was pregnant instead of wishing him away, he would still be alive today. I killed our son. I’m so sorry.” Her sobs grew louder, breaking his heart.
“It took me a long time to come to terms with his death. Eventually, I picked up the pieces of my life and forged ahead, but his memory has never been far from my thoughts.”
Tyler struggled to process her words. She seemed genuine, but it was almost unbelievable. Her story explained the animosity she felt for him. And if it was all true, she was about to experience devastating pain when she learned his side.
“Kaiya,” he began, “I’m finding it extremely hard to believe everything you’ve told me.”
Disbelief flashed in her eyes. “Are you calling me a liar?”
“No. Your story will sound more credible if I see my son’s death certificate.”
