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Chapter 018Colton's POV Taking Felix to school had slowly become part of my morning routine. He still wasn't comfortable around the other children, but at least he no longer refused to leave the car. Some mornings, he would hold my hand all the way to the classroom, while on others, he would insist on carrying his little toy truck. I never forced him to do anything. I had learned that making him feel safe mattered more than how quickly he adjusted.That morning, he sat quietly in the back seat, watching the buildings pass through the window. I glanced at him through the rearview mirror and smiled. “Are you taking your truck inside today?” He looked down at the toy resting on his lap, then nodded slightly. “Good. Maybe you can show your teacher how fast it moves.” He gave the truck a little push across his knees, and I took that as a good sign.The moment we arrived at the school, one of the guards opened the door for us. I stepped out and helped Felix down, but before we could reach
Chapter 017
Chapter 015Maita POV The moment I stepped out of Colton's office, I regretted leaving.Not because I wanted to apologize. I had no intention of doing that. If anything, I was still angry. What irritated me most was that I could not explain why. Colton watching Lisa should not have mattered to me. Lisa was his ex-wife, the mother of his child, and someone he had every reason to keep an eye on.Still, the image of him sitting there with his phone in his hand would not leave my mind.I reached my office and pushed the door open.Janet looked up from the files on my desk. “That was quick.”“What was?”“You just left Mr. Colton's office.”“I know where I came from.”She studied my face. “You look angry.”“I am not angry.”“You slammed the door.”“I did not slam it.”Janet glanced toward the hallway. “The door almost shook the wall.”I ignored her and walked to my desk. “Do you have the financial reports from the Sterling Group?”“They are here.”“Good. Leave them.”She placed the files i
Chapter 016
Chapter 016Zack's POV. George's message arrived just after breakfast.I was halfway through reviewing a company report when my phone vibrated against the desk. I glanced at the screen and saw several attachments waiting for me.Lisa's name sat at the top of the report, followed by everything George had managed to uncover about her movements over the past two weeks.I scrolled slowly.She had started applying for modeling opportunities.I almost laughed.Not because the idea was ridiculous. Lisa had always known how to use her appearance to get attention. She had the kind of face brands liked, and George's report showed that one small fashion company had already invited her for an audition.Then I saw the next page.She had been shortlisted.“So you actually got lucky,” I murmured.Another message arrived.George had attached photographs of Lisa leaving the company's office after her audition.She was smiling.I stared at the picture for several seconds.Lisa had always wanted a bette
Chapter 015
Chapter 15Lisa's POV. Everything had changed after Maita removed Derek from his position. He kept telling me it was temporary, that he had connections and would recover soon, but I watched those connections disappear one after another. People who used to answer his calls suddenly became unavailable. The expensive dinners became less frequent. The gifts stopped arriving. Even the apartment that once made me feel like I had finally escaped poverty had started feeling strangely quiet.Derek came home late that evening, dropping his keys on the table before walking past me. “You're back,” I said. He barely looked at me. “I'm tired.” I waited for him to say more, but he simply headed toward the bedroom. “You didn't tell me you were coming home late.” He stopped and glanced over his shoulder. “Lisa, I said I'm tired.” Something about his tone made an old memory surface before I could stop it.Colton had come home tired too. There were nights when he returned from the farm with mud on h
Chapter 014
Chapter 14Colton's POV The morning after Maita carried Felix out of the school, I watched them from the doorway of Felix’s room. Felix was asleep with one hand curled around the edge of Maita’s sleeve, as if even in sleep he needed to know she was still there. Maita sat beside him without moving, her expensive dress wrinkled from the hours she had spent on the chair. She had a board meeting that morning, yet she had chosen to stay beside a little boy who was not even her biological son.Something about that stayed with me.I had spent days telling myself that this marriage was a means to an end, but watching Maita brush Felix’s hair away from his forehead made that excuse harder to hold onto.Still, I had a promise to keep.Lisa had taken my money, my dignity, and years of my life. I wasn't ready to forgive her. I left Felix in Maita’s care.Somehow, she put my mind at rest.The room had become my second battlefield.Documents covered the desk. Company reports, payment records, supp
Chapter 013
CHAPTER 13COLTON’S POV******Felix had never liked unfamiliar places, but I had hoped the school Maita chose would be different. The moment the car stopped in front of the enormous building, I knew I had been too hopeful. The school looked more like a private university than a place filled with children. Tall glass windows reflected the morning sun, neatly trimmed gardens surrounded the entrance, and students in expensive uniforms moved between the buildings with their parents and teachers. Felix stared at everything from the back seat without making a sound.When I opened the door, he did not move. His small hand stayed wrapped around mine, and when I tried to guide him out, he held on tighter. I looked at him through the open door and crouched beside the car. "You do not have to be afraid. I will stay with you until you are comfortable." Felix did not look at me. His attention remained fixed on the school entrance, as if he were trying to understand what waited beyond those door
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