Chapter6 " Why didn't you sleep over there ? " Serena asked . " That's not my home , " Logan said , slipping off his jacket and handing it to her as if it were the most natural thing in the world . " And I told you , today's your birthday . I should be here with you . ' Serena took the jacket . The perfume clinging to it was strong and unfamiliar , stinging her nose . She set it on the sofa and put a little distance between them . " Right , when's your next prenatal check again ? " Logan stepped closer and rested a broad palm on her belly . " Hey little one , did you miss your daddy ? Next time I'll come with Mommy to the ultrasound so we can see you together " He was smiling , genuinely pleased . Ice spread quietly through Serena's chest . Baby ? Their baby was already gone , pushed out of her life by the very man beaming in front of her . What was there left to look forward to ? " Next Monday . Will you be free ? " she asked . " I will . I promise this time . ' He slipped his arms around her from behind . " I'm sorry , Serena . I know I've neglected you lately . It's just that you've been so jealous . Sloane and I aren't what you think , we're just friends . Besides , you embarrassed me in front of my friends yesterday , didn't you ? " Serena went rigid and said nothing . You got down on one knee and proposed to another woman in front of everyone . Did you think that made me look good ? Logan misread her silence and tried to coax her . " Tell you what , it's your birthday . Wherever you want to go , I'll take you . " Serena had never been anywhere special for her birthday . Growing up in the north , she had never even seen the ocean . Once , long ago , Logan had promised to take her to the Maldives . Years had passed . The promise had never materialized . " I want to go to the Maldives , " she said evenly . " You promised me a trip to see the ocean . >> Logan's brows drew together . " That's too far . There and back would take forever . How about a quick getaway to a nearby city ? I'll book a place , and we'll be back by Monday in time for your check " . " I was joking , " Serena said with a faint smile . She had been testing him ; predictably , he still couldn't bear to be far from Sloane . To " celebrate , " he booked a nice restaurant . Serena hadn't wanted to go , but she told herself that after this meal , they might never sit together again . She went . At the table , Logan slid the menu toward her . " Order whatever you like . " He sounded attentive , but before she could decide , he looked to the server and reeled off , " Lamb chops , escargot , and foie gras . And a bottle of red wine . " Serena's brow creased . She didn't like any of those dishes . And if memory served , Logan never ate lamb . Before she could ask , a familiar figure appeared . Sloane pulled out the chair beside Logan , dropped into it , and tugged down her mask . " Oh my gosh , Serena , happy birthday ! " she chirped , " I'm filming nearby and skipped lunch . Logan was worried I'd starve , so he told me to join . You don't mind , right ? " Serena opened her mouth , but the server was already setting plates down . " Wow , all my favorites . I'm starving , I'm digging in ! " Sloane picked up her knife and fork and went to work , bright - eyed and radiant . Chapter 22.22 % ReelShort d'And I watched her with soft indulgence . " Of course they're your favorites . I ordered them for you . Slow down . " ak you , Logan ! You're the best . Love you ! " Sloane flashed him a dazzling grin , then caught herself and turned to Serena with a al laugh . " Sorry ! I say ' love you ' to my fans on Instagram Live so much it just slipped out . You don't mind , do you ? " little you ndvard slous . ? , ago , okbook sit and ska