A new discovery

Alessandro’s POV

"Chloe has finally agreed to allow the both of us to have joint custody of our kids," Ethan divulged, as he sat down opposite me. "I'm gonna stop drinking from now on, and I really mean it."

"That's good to hear," I said, truthfully happy for him. "Just don't let them down again, alright?"

"I wouldn't even dream of doing that. Hell, it took me almost three years to get joint custody of them and you think I'm gonna toss that chance into a trashcan. Nah, I'm wiser than that now," He replied. "I'm even planning on moving to a bigger place, so the kids can have enough space when they come to visit."

In response, I gave him the most genuine smile that I could muster before darting my focus to the void behind him.

Three days had passed since I last saw Catherine.

I didn't need anyone to spell it out to me that she hated my guts.

Hell, I could still picture the vitriolic disgust that had been evident in her eyes as she glared at me.

However, she was even more gorgeous than