G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶.

this is killing me. i can’t do this. i don’t want to do this . — bridgerton modern era . | 18+.

[‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 𝒹ivinity ‍ ‍calls … @divineruined]

thank you for being the victim of my shallow emotions

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

And I am more than okay with that. I may have been an absolutely ass before, but I swear I’m trying now. I want the best for you too, you know that right?

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Because — if we like it or not we are stuck with each other for atleast eighteen years, I want the best for you.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Why are you worried? I’m the very last person you should be worried about. I promise that I’m alright. Focus on you first, Hy, I’m serious.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

I’ve already figured out care for George during the day, why can’t you try doing something for yourself. I worry about you now, I can see how unhappy you are in this job. We both have the chance to go back to university and create a better life for our son.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Then you should go. I can cut back on my hours and watch him while you do. We can worry about me later.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Gareth, I’ve told you numerous times I hold nothing against you. In fact now that George is four months I was thinking about going back to university myself.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Hy, I get that and I appreciate that, but I spent way too long not being here and helping. I can look into uni and possibly work it around my hours online or something when George is a little bigger.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

You don’t have to work, you know. We live comfortably with my families money. Go back to university, make something of yourself.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

I will, but I wanted to check in and see the both of you first.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Shouldn’t you be the one resting? You work far too much.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Yeah, I just got in as we speak.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Don’t worry about it, I’m up now anyway. Have you just finished work?

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

I’m sorry. I’m here now if you’d like to go back to sleep?

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Unfortunately I don’t have the luxury of sleeping in anymore.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

It’s a bit early, isn’t it? I’m surprised to see you awake.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

. . . Morning.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Morning —.

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Morning.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

/ I would like to be here again if that’s okay 😢

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

He’s finally off work, despite it being so early in the morning.

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

— I’ve just spent so long away from you. I need to feel like I’m finally doing something right by the two of you.”

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

It’s true, his jobs weren’t very idealistic or something that he would have preferred, but at the same time it gave him a sense of feeling like he was finally doing something right by her and their son.

“I appreciate that, and I know that you have everything financially. —

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

She was trying to be nonchalant about how flushed she looked, she’s blaming it on the hormones. “We have eighteen years of this sweet face. Hopefully he stays this sweet.” For hours everyday hy would just stare at her son still amazed how she even became a mother. “Y’know —

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

— of the important stuff, of growing him… that was all you, Hy. He’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen.”

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

Gareth took notice of the flush the crept onto Hyacinth’s cheeks, of course he did. How could he not? He didn’t mention it to her though. His eyes shifted down toward their baby, smiling at the sight.

“Yeah, but no. I mean I know he’s part of me too, but every single part —

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

Cinth had never been great at taking compliments, a bashful smile creeping onto her lips. “I didn’t make him all alone, you did have some part in making him.” Her stomach fluttered feeling his presence looming behind her. “We can’t dwell on the past, you’ve apologised more —

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

— on your own. If not for you, then he wouldn’t even be here.”

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

“I mean even still, you’re just incredible with him,” he complimented her yet again, using a large hand of his to push his hair back. Suddenly he stood up and walked over to where she was, peering down over her shoulder at the tiny bundle, a small smile appearing. God he —

[𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡 @guilebelle]

“I guess having a load of nieces and nephews helped a little with knowing what to do. Out of all of us I never expected myself to have a baby.” Gazing adoringly at the small bundle of joy, yawning away. “I’m glad I did, otherwise I would have missed out on this sweet face.” —

[G̶A̶R̶E̶T̶H̶ ̶S̶T̶.̶ ̶C̶L̶A̶I̶R̶. @VisionaryScion]

— really was perfect.

“Hey, I uh, I don’t expect anything from it. I just think standing her watching you with him reminds me of how much of an ass I was. I can’t take it back and be there for you like I wish I were. I just need you to know how sorry I am. You did this all —