Footsteps Toward New Beginnings By Ryan Chaprter 3

Footsteps Toward New Beginnings By Ryan Chaprter 3 Summary

 

Kenneth arrived home late at night, still cold from being outside. He apologized to Christina for snapping at her earlier, explaining he was anxious and worried about something happening that he wouldn’t know how to explain to his mother. Christina responded coldly, which made Kenneth realize she was upset. He gently confronted her, showing deep concern and recalling a past moment from their high school days when he fiercely protected her.

 

Christina then changed the subject and asked Kenneth if he regretted never having a child. Kenneth reassured her that it didn’t matter as long as they were together. He suggested adopting Allie’s baby, believing it would be better for the child and that Allie would agree. Christina’s heart broke at the suggestion, and tears fell despite her calm exterior.

 

Kenneth’s phone rang, and he received news that Allie had fallen badly and was in pain. He promised to check on her and told Christina to rest, but then disappeared for a whole week, ignoring all her messages. When he finally returned, he brought her favorite roses and planned a birthday celebration at a French restaurant she loved, which surprised Christina as she had forgotten her own birthday amid her busy life.

 

Despite the pain and distance between them, Christina agreed to go with Kenneth to the restaurant, deciding to cherish this moment as their last memory together. The chapter ends with a bittersweet tone, highlighting the emotional distance and unresolved tensions between the couple.

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Kenneth didn’t come home until the middle of the night. 

He hadn’t bothered to change clothes, still carrying the chill of the outside air with him. 

He wrapped his arms around Christina from behind. “Babe, I’m sorry. I was just so anxious today. I was worried something might happen, and I wouldn’t know how to explain it to Mom. I didn’t mean to snap at you.” 

“It’s fine. I’m not bothered by it,” Christina replied, her voice cold as ice. 

Kenneth immediately sensed something was wrong and forcefully turned Christina to face him. 

She saw the tension in his trembling eyes it didn’t look fake. 

Kenneth grabbed her hand and smacked it against his own cheek. 

“I’m sorry, Babe, I made you sad. Do you really think I wouldn’t notice how upset you are? Did you think you could hide it from me?” His voice caught, thick with emotion. 

Christina’s mind began to drift. 

His expression reminded her of their high school days. 

Back then, Christina was the student council president at their private school. Even though it was a prestigious academy, she never went easy on rule–breakers, earning the ire of plenty of rich kids. Eventually, she was cornered at the mouth of an alley. 

Kenneth had charged into the crowd like a madman, taking on ten guys by himself and ending up battered and bruised, laid up in the hospital for two weeks. He’d looked at her with the same e back then. 

The love she once thought was hers alone… turned out it could be shared with someone else. 

She took a deep breath and changed the subject. 

“Kenneth, do you regret that we never had a child?” 

Kenneth’s hand froze in midair, a flicker of panic flashing through his eyes. 

He quickly composed himself, gazing at her with gentle sincerity. “Of course not, Babe. Didn’t we 

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always say it didn’t matter? As long as we’re together, that’s enough.” 

Christina studied him quietly. 

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Kenneth seemed to finally make up his mind, resolve shining in his eyes. “If you really want a child, we can adopt Allie’s baby. The kid would get a better education, and Allie could stay close. I’m sure she wouldn’t refuse.” 

Christina felt her heart shatter, her body growing cold, even her eyelashes trembling uncontrollably. 

“Okay 

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Kenneth lit up like a child. “That’s great! I-” 

Before he could finish, his phone rang 

It was Alice. 

“Babe, Allie’s fall was pretty bad. She’s in a lot of pain tonight. I’m going to check on her. You get some rest. I’ll be right back!” 

Christina nodded, her face expressionless, but tears slid down her cheeks anyway. 

“Kenneth, you liar. You always said you could tell when I was hurting.” 

Sometime during the night, rain began pouring outside the window. 

Christina curled up at the edge of the bed, clutching her aching abdomen, as if it was the only way to keep the cold from seeping into her bones. 

Kenneth, who’d promised he’d be right back, disappeared for an entire week. 

None of Christina’s texts received a single reply. 

When he finally returned, Kenneth was holding a bouquet of Christina’s favorite roses. 

“Happy birthday, Babe.” 

Christina was stunned. 

She’d been so busy packing her things and handling work affairs that she’d completely forgotten her own birthday. 

“I made a reservation at your favorite French restaurant. Let’s go. 

That place–Christina had only mentioned it to Kenneth once in passing, and reservations had to be made six months in advance. 

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Seeing the stars in his eyes, she bit her lip and agreed, deciding this would be their last memory together 

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