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FORTY TWO
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2026-04-23 13:14:21
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I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY SIX
FIFTY SIXI had been smiling all through the drive to the mall.Even while walking through the stores, I still could not get the stupid grin off my face because everything finally seemed to be going right for me. The partnership project Adrian handed over to me was huge, the speech at Dr. Carter’s event had gone perfectly, and for the first time in a long while, I actually felt proud of myself.So yes, I decided I deserved a reward.New dresses.New heels.And maybe one or two pairs of Louboutins if I felt generous enough toward myself.I walked out of the dress store carrying two shopping bags while checking my phone for Olivia’s endless messages about how I needed to celebrate properly, but the moment I lifted my head, my steps slowed immediately.Across the hallway stood Brandon.And beside him was Clara.Leo sat comfortably on Brandon’s shoulders while Clara walked close to his side, pointing at different stores while talking to him like they were some perfect little family spend
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY FIVE
THALIABy the time I got to work the next morning, I was still irritated from Brandon showing up at my apartment the night before like he had lost every remaining ounce of sense he possessed.The nerve of that man still annoyed me.I walked into the lab with my coffee in one hand and my laptop bag hanging off my shoulder while trying very hard not to replay the entire argument in my head again. Thankfully, the moment work started piling up in front of me, my brain slowly shifted focus.For the next two hours, I stayed buried in reports, formulation notes, and trial comparisons while one of the interns kept asking me questions every five minutes.“No,” I said without looking up from my screen, “if you increase the dosage concentration without recalculating the absorption ratio, the entire thing becomes unstable.”The intern blinked at me. “Oh.”“Yes,” I replied dryly. “Oh.”A quiet laugh came from one of the other researchers nearby while the intern awkwardly took his notes and escape
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY FOUR
THALIAI got home a little after six with my entire body aching from standing for hours in heels while pretending I wasn’t exhausted. The event had drained me completely, but at least it had been worth it. The students had responded so well to my speech that even now I could still hear the applause ringing in my ears.All I wanted was a hot shower, silence, and maybe an entire tub of ice cream afterward as a reward for surviving the day.I kicked my heels off near the couch, walked straight toward my bedroom, and started pulling off my clothes as I went. My blazer landed on the chair. My earrings fell somewhere near the dresser. By the time I reached the bathroom door, I was already loosening my hair.Then the doorbell rang.I froze.Once.Twice.Three times.“Oh my God,” I muttered.Whoever was outside leaned on the bell again like they were trying to break it.I squeezed my eyes shut briefly and groaned before reaching for my robe. “Relax,” I snapped under my breath while tying it
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY THREE
BRANDONI had started spending more time at home ever since Thalia left.Before, weekends like this barely kept me in one place for long. I would find an excuse to leave, burying myself in work, meetings, dinners, anything that kept me away from the house.Now, I found myself staying.Lingering.Every now and then, I caught myself glancing toward the entrance whenever I heard movement outside, like some part of me still expected the front door to open.Like she would walk back in eventually.I was still sitting at the dining area with my coffee untouched beside me when the loud ringing of the doorbell cut through the house repeatedly.My brows pulled together immediately.Who the hell was pressing it like that?The bell rang again.And again.I exhaled sharply and looked toward the hallway.“Open the door,” I called out to the maid.A few seconds later, Bailey stormed inside like a hurricane.She nearly slammed into the poor woman opening the door and snapped, “Is it until I injure my
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY TWO
CLARABefore I fully understood what was happening, cold champagne splashed across the front of my outfit.I gasped and stumbled back immediately, staring down at the stain spreading across the fabric while conversations around us cut off one after another. The glass in the waiter’s hand shook violently, and then I looked up just in time to see Thalia still gripping his wrist tightly.For a second, nobody moved.Then humiliation hit me all at once.“What the hell is wrong with you, Thalia?” I snapped loudly, my voice cutting through the room so sharply that several people turned fully toward us. “Are you insane?”The waiter looked terrified, but I barely paid attention to him. My eyes stayed locked on Thalia as I stepped forward angrily.“You did that on purpose,” I accused. “You grabbed him!”Thalia released the waiter slowly and glanced at the champagne dripping down my clothes before looking back at me with an expression that only made my embarrassment worse.“Oh no,” she said cal
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON FIFTY ONE
CLARAI smirked at Thalia one last time before turning away and heading back toward Bailey, who was still standing near the entrance with her arms folded tightly across her chest.The moment I got close enough, she grabbed my arm and pulled me toward her.“How in God’s name is that girl a speaker here?” she hissed. “Who even allowed this?”I scoffed immediately. “Please. You really think Thalia got here honestly? She definitely bribed her way in somehow.”Bailey gave me a look. “The only person she’d need to bribe is Dr. Carter, and we both know that woman doesn’t bend for anybody.”I glanced across the room automatically at the mention of Dr. Carter’s name.The woman was surrounded by people already, speaking to a few guests while some students hovered nearby, looking nervous just standing close to her.Then an idea formed in my head.I slowly turned back to Bailey and smiled.“Do you trust me?” I asked.Bailey snorted instantly. “Absolutely not.”I rolled my eyes. “Very funny.”“I’m
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