“How could that man show up at Josh’s school?” Althea muttered under her breath, pressing her fingers to her temple. There was a tightness in her chest—something she’d been trying to ignore all morning.She had managed to make it to the school in one piece. Her mind had been in shambles, her nerves
“I didn’t expect to see you here, Mr. Handsome,” Josh chirped excitedly as he strolled into the small library, glancing up at Daven with a grin.Daven, Chase, Miss Tania, and Josh had just walked together toward the mini library—the highlight of Daven’s visit. Walking beside Josh on his right, Daven
A few hours before Daven showed up at Josh’s preschool.“Mr. Daven?”The apartment was silent. Not a sound except for the faint hum of the air conditioner. No music, no TV playing in the background—nothing. Arsen grew uneasy. Something about the stillness didn’t feel right, especially after what Dav
“Mommy, why is Sunny in my room?!” Josh shouted, half laughing, half exasperated. “Oh my gosh, Sunny! Stop licking me!”From the kitchen, Althea could only smile. Her hands were busy prepping lunchboxes and breakfast—for the two of them. Well, three actually. Chase would be arriving any minute now.
“Josh is fast asleep. I think he wore himself out playing with Emma and my other two cousins,” Chase said with a wide smile as he carefully closed Josh’s bedroom door.“Yeah,” Althea chuckled softly, handing him a cup of warm tea. “Do you want to sit for a bit? Your mom brought way too much food.”C
“How long do you think it’s been going on?” he finally asked, voice barely above a whisper. “I don’t know, Mr. Daven.”“Was I so distant... that she had to find warmth in another man’s arms?” Daven asked with a bitter chuckle. His smile twisted into something painful. Frustration pressed heavily on