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THIRTY ONE
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2026-04-08 16:14:56
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I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON THIRTY ONE
THALIA“Hi… Adrian.”The words came out slower than I intended, like my brain was still catching up with what my eyes were seeing.He smiled like nothing about his presence was surprising.Like ‘tickling’ his worker was totally okay.“I heard the applause,” he said, glancing briefly at the others before looking back at me. “Seems like you’re already making waves.”A few people behind me chuckled.I felt my face warm.“It wasn’t that serious,” I said quickly.“It was,” he replied easily. “Trust me, these people don’t clap unless they’re impressed.”Someone behind me muttered, “That’s true.”I let out a small laugh, shaking my head.“I’m glad you came,” Adrian added, his tone softer now. “Convincing you wasn’t easy.”I met his eyes for a second.There was something intentional in the way he said that.“Thank you,” I said quietly.He nodded once, then he looked around the lab.“Good job, everyone,” he said, louder this time.“And since it looks like we’re off to a good start…” he paused,
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON THIRTY
THALIAIt was my first day at work, and my hands would not stop shaking.Not the cute, nervous kind either. It was the kind that made me question every life decision that had brought me here.I sat in the car for a second longer than necessary, staring at the building like it might suddenly decide to reject me.Yesterday, I was supposed to start.Yesterday, I had been standing in front of Brandon, talking about the divorce that led nowhere.I exhaled slowly.“Get it together, Thalia,” I muttered, pressing my fingers against the steering wheel.I grabbed my bag and stepped out of the car, the morning air brushing against my face.It didn’t help.My chest still felt tight.I pulled out my phone and called Olivia.She picked up before the first ring even finished.“Please tell me you’re here,” she said immediately.“I’m downstairs,” I replied. “Car park. And I might actually run back into my car if you don’t come get me.”There was a sharp squeal on the other end.“Don’t you dare move! I’
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY NINE
BRANDON“…You remember me?” she said slowly, uncertainty slipping into her voice. “I believe I’ve never seen you.”Clara let out a soft, nervous laugh.“You’ve definitely seen me before,” she said lightly. “But please, let’s not dwell on that. How’s my son doing?”The nurse hesitated for half a second, like she wasn’t entirely convinced, but she nodded anyway.“Oh, sure,” she said, shifting her attention to Leo.She stepped closer to the bed and began checking his vitals, her movements practiced and calm.Leo sat still, watching her with quiet curiosity.Clara hovered just beside him, her hand resting lightly on his shoulder like she needed the contact.“He’s doing very well,” the nurse said after a moment. “You can have him discharged soon.”Clara’s shoulders visibly relaxed.“Thank you so much,” she said quickly, her voice warmer now.The nurse gave a small nod as she flipped through the file in her hand.“I just need to process the discharge papers,” she added.“That’s fine,” Clara
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY EIGHT
BRANDON “Brandon!”Clara came rushing in, her heels clicking sharply on the floor. Relief and panic were etched across her face.Leo’s small arms shot out, leaving me, and he stretched toward her. “Mommy!” he squealed, his face lighting up.Clara dropped to her knees, gathering him into her arms. Leo nuzzled against her, finally relaxing, his tiny body pressing into hers. He clung to her like he hadn’t felt safe in hours.“I’m here, sweetheart,” Clara whispered, brushing his hair from his forehead. “You’re okay now. I’ve got you.”I stood back, giving them space, but my eyes stayed on them. I waited until Leo had settled into her embrace, no longer clinging to me.Clara gently set him back on the hospital bed, tucking the blanket lightly around him. Then she turned to face me, her expression softening. “Brandon… I can’t thank you enough. I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t come so quickly.”I nodded. “You’re welcome Clara. I promised to help you anyway I can. But… can
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY SEVEN
BRANDONI picked up the call immediately. Clara’s voice came through, tight, almost panicked.“Brandon… please. Please, I need your help.”Her urgency made my stomach tighten.“What’s wrong?” I asked, alert. My pulse kicked up, my fingers gripping the phone a little too hard.“It’s Leo… he slipped at home. I’m far away, and I can’t get back quickly. Can you—can you check on him?”“I’ll be there in ten minutes. Tell me exactly where he is.”“He’s still at home with the nanny. Please hurry, Brandon.”“I’m on my way.”I hung up, left the office immediately, and headed straight for the car.The streets blurred past, red and green lights streaking by. My mind ran through every scenario, from minor bruises to something worse. A slip at home could be serious.Clara had been handling everything herself. Now she was calling me in desperation. I had no choice—I had to help.At her house, the nanny met me at the door, worry written all over her face.“He’s in the living room,” she said, voice ti
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY SIX
BRANDONThe office felt quieter after she left.I didn’t move.I stayed seated behind my desk, my gaze fixed on the door she had just walked through.Waiting.For what, I wasn’t sure.Maybe for her to come back.Maybe for her to hesitate.But the door stayed closed.And she didn’t return.My fingers tapped once against the arm of the chair, then stilled.The file sat in front of me, exactly where she had placed it.Untouched.I looked at it for a moment… then reached forward and opened it.Three hundred and eighty million.Honestly? The money didn’t mean anything to me.I’d spent more than that without thinking twice.But the way she looked at it—like it was something that could crush her—made me feel bad in a way I wouldn’t admit.I leaned back slightly, my grip loosening on the file as her voice slipped back into my head.“I can’t keep doing this.”My jaw tightened.I closed the file.Set it down.Opened it again.Pointless.I couldn’t believe how desperate she was to leave me.My f
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY FIVE
THALIA“Since you want to talk about divorce… let’s talk about the terms.”Something about the way he said it made my chest tighten.Terms for what?He walked back to his desk like he had not just said the most ridiculous thing.Like I hadn’t almost—I swallowed the thought.He opened a drawer and p
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON EIGHT
Clara leaned forward slightly so she could see better.“I never knew she turned out to be a slut,” she said quietly.I didn’t respond.My eyes were still fixed on the dance floor.Thalia laughed at something the man beside her said.He spun her lightly, and for a moment her body pressed closer to h
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY FOUR
THALIALangford Group hadn’t changed.Same building.Same polished floors.Same air that always felt… a little too tight.Like everything inside it had to behave.Including me.I stepped out of the elevator and walked down the hallway, my heels echoing softly behind me.His secretary looked up.“Mi
I LEFT WHEN HIS EX CAME BACK WITH HIS SON TWENTY THREE
BRANDONClara kept staring at me after Thalia left, like she had just heard something absurd.“Wait… what does she mean by divorce papers?”I didn’t answer.Not immediately.Because the moment I tried to explain it, it sounded ridiculous even in my own head.My jaw tightened, and I looked away, run
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