Cheryl Tweedy sent fans into a heartache spiral once more on Friday evening as she shared a never-before-seen snapshot featuring Liam Payne with their son Bear, opening up about the tragedy for the first time.
Capturing the pure joy of becoming a new dad, Liam was seen lovingly staring at his son, reaching out to him in an intimate black and white photo.
Despite the relationship challenges Cheryl and Liam faced - calling it quits shortly after Bear's first birthday - as they learned to navigate co-parenting, Liam's dedication to Bear shone through, even during tough times.
In her statement last night, Cheryl expressed her sorrow for their son who now faces the harrowing truth of growing up without his father.
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