ログインAuthor's POVMonday morning arrived quietly, but Raven had barely slept the night before. His mind kept returning to Saturday at the park, especially the way Liam had looked at him with complete trust and affection. The little boy had called him “Sir Raven” so naturally that it had stirred emotions Raven wasn’t prepared for. He had enjoyed every moment they spent together, yet beneath the happiness was a question he couldn’t silence. Liam looked familiar. Too familiar. The shape of his eyes, the way he smiled, even the little expression he made whenever he was concentrating reminded Raven of someone he had known all his life.By the time Raven arrived at his office that morning, the DNA test had already been arranged. Arthur had taken care of everything after Raven gave him the sample over the weekend, and now there was nothing left for Raven to do except wait. He had instructed Arthur to keep the entire process private, and although he trusted his driver completely, the waiting was
Author’s POVAt the park, Raven sat on a bench watching Liam run happily across the grass, chasing a ball that had rolled away from him. The little boy’s laughter carried through the peaceful afternoon, and despite everything that had happened between him and Elena, Raven found himself enjoying the simple moment more than he expected. He kept his eyes on Liam, making sure he stayed within sight, but there was something else holding his attention. Every now and then, Liam would turn around with a wide smile, and Raven couldn’t help smiling back. He still couldn’t understand why he had become so attached to the boy in such a short time.His phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket. Raven pulled it out and saw Arthur’s name on the screen. Since Arthur was both his driver and one of the few people he trusted completely, Raven answered immediately. “Yes, Arthur?” he said, keeping his eyes on Liam as the boy kicked the ball again. “Sir, I just wanted to check if you need the car brought clos
Author's POVRaven’s expression softened, a mixture of relief and uncertainty crossing his face as he looked at Elena. “Yeah, buddy,” he said, his voice quiet but sincere. “I’ll take you to the park on Saturday.” Liam’s face immediately brightened, all traces of disappointment disappearing as he rushed forward and wrapped his little arms around Raven’s waist. “Thank you, Mr. Raven!” he exclaimed happily. Raven laughed softly and gently patted his back, feeling a warmth in his chest that he couldn’t quite explain. There was something about Liam’s innocent affection that made it impossible for him to see the boy as just the child of the woman who had once been his wife. Over the past few days, he had grown unexpectedly fond of him, and every little interaction seemed to make that attachment stronger.“Go get ready for bed, sweetheart,” Elena said gently, watching them with a complicated expression. Liam nodded excitedly before running toward his room, already talking about all the thi
Author’s POV Liam’s face lit up with excitement as he looked up at Raven, his small hand still holding onto his fingers. “Can you come over for dinner?” he asked eagerly. “Mommy is making Jollof rice and fried turkey tonight. Please come. You can sit beside me.” Raven’s expression softened, but his eyes immediately moved toward Elena. She stood a few feet away, watching them with her arms folded across her chest. He could tell from her expression that she wasn’t entirely comfortable with the idea, and honestly, neither was he. “I wish I could, buddy,” Raven said gently. “I have a few things I need to take care of tonight.” Liam’s smile slowly disappeared, and his shoulders dropped. “Oh.” The disappointment in his voice hit Raven harder than he expected.Elena noticed the change in her son’s expression and sighed softly. She looked at Liam before turning her attention to Raven. “You can stay for dinner if you want,” she said, her voice calm but guarded. Raven looked at her in surpr
Author’s POVRaven stood inside the elevator, his heart pounding harder with every passing second as the lift carried him toward Elena’s apartment. He had spent most of the morning trying to convince himself that he had no reason to go downstairs, that Elena had already made it clear she wanted him to stay away from her and her family. But the more he tried to ignore the need to see her, the stronger it became. He needed to talk to her, even if she refused to listen. He needed to explain that his recent attempts to get closer weren’t about convenience or guilt. He had spent years believing he had made the right decision, only to realize that seeing Elena again had forced him to question everything he thought he knew about his life. When the elevator finally stopped, he stepped out and stood in front of her door for several seconds, staring at the bell as if it could somehow give him the courage he needed. After taking a deep breath, he pressed it.A few moments later, the door opened
Author's POVRaven paced slowly across the living room of his mansion, his conversation with Tracy still weighing heavily on his mind. Ever since the gala, everything seemed to be spiraling out of control. Elena was back in his life, Tracy had become increasingly suspicious of her, and now there were too many questions surrounding the strange incidents at the fashion event. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Tracy knew more than she was admitting, especially after the way she had behaved toward Elena. He had tried convincing himself that her actions were simply the result of jealousy and insecurity, but deep down, something about the situation didn’t sit right with him. He needed answers, and he needed them from Tracy.He picked up his phone and stared at her name for several seconds before finally typing a message. Raven:Come to the study room. We need to talk. Now.It didn’t take long before he heard footsteps approaching. A few moments later, the study door opened, and Tracy walk







