CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY – YET ANOTHER CHANCE

"I appreciate that, Logan. And I'm glad you want to be more involved in Kayla's life. She needs her father. But as for us..." she trailed off, unsure how to continue. Logan stepped closer, his voice low and intense. "Give me another chance, Deonna. Let me show you I can be the man you deserve, the father Kayla needs." For a moment, Deonna allowed herself to imagine it. Reconciling with Logan, giving their family another shot. But then she thought of Marcus, of the peace and happiness she'd found with him. The decision wasn't easy, but she knew what she had to do. "Logan," she said gently, "I care about you, and I always will. But I'm not in love with you anymore. I've moved on, and I think... I think you need to as well." The words hung heavy in the air between them. Logan's face crumpled, a mix of pain and anger flashing across his features. For a tense moment, Deonna feared he might lash out. Instead, he took a deep breath, visibly trying to compose himself. "Is it because of hi