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Chapter 27: The Misunderstanding

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Adrian’s Pov

“Okay, Mr Leighton. I'll have the visitation paperwork ready as soon as possible.” my lawyer says on the other end of the phone.

“Could you bring it over this afternoon? I want to notify her before filing. Maybe she can change her mind,” I say to him.

“Sure. I'll deliver them myself later today.”

“Thank you, Mr Smith.” I end the call before I can change my mind. I turn to find Mark looking at me with a frown on his face.

“What Mark,” I ask in a defeated voice.

“Are you sure you want to do this Adrian? She's not going to take this lightly,” he says.

I stand up and move to the window and look outside. My life is so disorganized. I've since removed my tie and jacket and placed them on my chair.

My head is heavy. I haven't slept well in the last few days. Every time I close my eyes, I see that man hug Zara and place his hand on her back. Anger and jealousy almost burst through me.

I removed her from one man only to take her to another man's house. This girl is driving me
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