“Angelie isn't aware, and I want it to remain that way. Focus on your life, your upcoming marriage, and stay far away from my child. She is finally moving on, and I want it to stay that way. Olivia can give you as many kids as you want. Now, if you don't mind, leave my house before my children return. I'll ask the maid to show you the way.”
Her voice didn’t rise, but the firmness in her tone carried all manner of seriousness. Jeff stood there, momentarily stunned, feeling as though the ground beneath him had shifted. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. The sound of the housekeeper’s gentle voice broke his trance. “Please, sir, let me walk you out.”
He nodded slowly and followed, his body was already too weak to make another argument. He hadn’t expected this. Not this, not like he had an expectation.
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“Are you in there, son? Should I come inside?”
Pat’s voice was soft but close enough to make Elizabeta’s eyes shoot wide open. She scrambled to grab her dress from
