A Reason to Stay

<p><strong>I'm finally free.</strong></p><p> </p><p>College was supposed to be my ticket to freedom and independence my escape from my controlling and unsupportive parents. But one choice made on a night in September of my Freshman year changed the trajectory of my life forever. </p><p> </p><p>I met a handsome man from another state. It was just one night but Andrew Greenwood ruined me for all others... and left me with a permanent reminder of our night together. Two reminders actually. Two beautiful innocent reminders in the form of his twin sons who I will love with all my heart for the rest of my life.</p><p> </p><p><strong>But it's becoming impossible to take care of the boys on my own. </strong></p><p> </p><p>I thought I'd be okay but my luck keeps going south. The last thing I want to do is move back home with my judgmental parents and all my friends have bailed. When I hit rock bottom I swallow my pride and give Andrew a call sure he won't even remember me. </p><p> </p><p>But he does remember. He shows up... and he takes us home.</p><p> </p><p>It's only for a while. Only until the twins are older and can go to daycare. Only until I get back on my feet so I can follow my dreams and go back to my life. </p><p> </p><p>I'm pretty sure Andrew is only helping me because he feels guilty. But the more time we spend together acting like a happy little family the more I want him to give me a reason to stay. </p><p> </p><p><em>A Reason to Stay is an age-gap accidental pregnancy forced proximity standalone. It takes place as a prequel to the Greenwood Valley serial webnovel series. This work was originally published under the title A Second Chance at Beautiful. The story has been edited and expanded. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p>