I looked at Manuela.

“Why did you do this? We both knew I was Jimi’s father.”

“Daddy, we’re going to have another baby!” Jimi squeezed my hand, speaking loudly.

I stared at him. Then I looked at Manuela. My heart raced.

Manuela opened her coat. Yes, her belly was rounded. And… damn it, how hadn’t I noticed? My world had been so completely turned upside down after she left me that I hadn’t even paid attention to her body.

“So… does this mean… that you forgive me?” I ...