“Yeah, but in a good way. I get to take a short break from being a full-time mum,” she chuckled lightly.“I miss you. It’s been so long since we did something fun together. Work’s just been crazy. I’m really sorry about that.”“It’s okay. I get it,” Gennie said softly.“But I promise, I’ll make it up to you when I get back.”“I’m looking forward to that. Can’t wait to catch up.”“Take care of yourself, and sleep well, alright? We’ll talk tomorrow. I love you!”“Love you too.” Gennie’s voice shook a little as she ended the call with her brother.She set the phone down on the counter she had been leaning on, lowered her head into her hands, and then dragged her fingers through her hair, sighing deeply. Her mind was full, thinking about what still needed to be done and what the rest of the night held.Just then, the sound of the doorbell rang out.She frowned. It was so late, she almost thought she imagined it. No one should be at her door at this hour, especially with the security aroun
“Cut it out, Genevieve! You know exactly what I am talking about! You keep holding back from me, how am I meant to protect you and your son if you will not tell me what is really going on?”“I do not know what you mean, Darlington. I tell you everything.”“No, you do not. You are clearly hiding something. Is there something going on between you and that man I do not know about?”“Why are you speaking to me like this?” Genevieve asked, her voice low. Her chest tightened. She had never heard her brother so angry before.“The security team called me. They saw that man leaving your house. He ran off before they could stop him. No one saw him go in, so they believe he might have climbed the fence and got in through the back door or a window. And here you are, acting like nothing happened!”Genevieve shut her eyes for a second, finally understanding her brother’s anger.“You are not going to say anything?” Darlington pressed when she stayed quiet.“I am fine, Darlington,” she said, forcing
Genevieve’s eyes started to itch the moment she saw Alex picking up his clothes from the floor. There was anger mixed with sadness in his eyes as he got dressed. When he was done, he walked straight out of the kitchen, and it made her chest feel heavy. She did not know why it hurt so much. Maybe she had hoped he would stay and say something, anything. But the moment she heard him slam the front door behind him, something broke inside her.The tears she had been trying to hold back finally poured down her face. She sank to the floor, leaned her back against the kitchen cupboard, covered her face with her hands, and cried without control.She did not understand why she felt like such a mess. Deep down, she was sure she had made the right decision. There was nothing to regret, at least that was what she kept telling herself. Gennie did not know how long she cried for. Time passed as she sat there crying until her phone started ringing and pulled her out of her thoughts. Sniffling and wip
"Really? DNA? Is that all you care about right now?""Of course, son. You sound so sure of yourself, and I just need to understand what happened. I am surprised you even saw her again after all these years, but do not tell me you actually believe everything she said.""And if I had known she was pregnant, I would not have sent her away. We could have made an arrangement. We would have found somewhere for her to stay, and after she gave birth, we would have sent her off.""Really? So you are standing here and admitting that you purposely sent her away after we had an agreement? You promised me you were not going to hurt her.""How can you be so heartless? How could you even think of taking a child away from its mother?""You are not listening to me, Alex. I do not know if your anger is stopping you from seeing my side of this.""You do not have a point, Mum.""Of course I do. No matter what has happened, you and Gennie were never meant to be. Eventually, you would have ended up with so
The cold hit Alex as soon as he stepped outside, but it was the rush of anger and frustration inside him that made everything feel sharper. He didn’t remember when his hands started shaking or when the tears came, but they were there, wetting his cheeks, uninvited. Quickly, he wiped them away, pushing them down like he always did. He didn’t need anyone seeing him like this, not tonight.The security guards gave him curious glances as he walked past, but he couldn’t care less. Their eyes didn’t mean anything. He didn’t stop for anyone, didn’t answer the questions they threw his way. His mind was already miles away, racing as fast as the car he got into. Within minutes, he was on the road, the city lights blurring past him as he drove.When he finally made it to the hotel, the emptiness seemed to fill the room as soon as he entered. He didn’t bother turning on the lights, he didn’t need them. The bathroom was his first stop, the shower a brief escape from the weight that seemed to press
She did not plan for this. But the moment Alex dropped to his knees and buried his face between her thighs, everything else faded. Her hands clutched the edge of the kitchen counter, hips rolling on their own as his mouth drove her wild. The grip of his tongue against her body made her legs weak. A deep, aching need took over, and she could not help the way she pressed herself closer to his face.Alex knew exactly what he was doing. And he knew the moment she was close, he stopped. Before she could complain, he stood, his lips slick with her taste. His hands found her waist, and with one slow, teasing thrust, he filled her. She gasped, holding onto him tightly as he began to move inside her, slow and deep, like he wanted to feel every inch of her.“You like that?” he asked, breathing heavily against her neck.She let out a shaky breath, her fingers digging into his back.“Missed me?”No answer.He slowed down, almost pulling out.“Say it,” he demanded.She let out a soft cry. “Alex…”