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My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 12
I made one last visit to Danforth Group's old headquarters.Jayden walked with me into what used to be Luis's office.He held my hand, his palm warm against mine."I've actually been in here before."He sat right there, and I stood here."I asked him, if there turned out to be something wrong with the paternity test, would he still trust you?"He said Cathlene was too pitiful to abandon."From that moment on, he was dead to me."A few days later, the lawyer called."Ms. Heuson, we just got word from the prison."After Luis learned the company had been fully liquidated, he lost control and attacked a guard."An evaluation confirmed he's completely lost his mind. He's been transferred to the psychiatric facility attached to the prison."I didn't feel the rush of satisfaction I'd once imagined revenge would bring. There was just a small hollow feeling, and then a quiet calm settling in behind it.That rotten chapter of my life was finally buried, by my own hands.We went to
My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 11
Two weeks later, I received a letter.It came from Apnex Correctional Facility.Luis had used every humble, groveling word he could think of, begging me to come see him one last time."To put a period on everything between us."I threw the letter straight in the trash.Jayden came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me."Do you want to go?""It's not really about wanting to.""Then go. Think of it as saying goodbye to the past.""Alright."I needed to nail the coffin lid shut myself.In the prison visitation room, thick bulletproof glass separated two different worlds.Luis had wasted away until he barely looked like himself, his cheeks hollow, his hair shaved down close to reveal a scalp gone gray.His eyes stayed fixed on me."Layla... I'm so sorry."He cried until snot ran down over his stubbled chin."How could I have hurt our baby? I'm an animal. I deserve to rot for what I did."I have nightmares every night, seeing you walk away with him in your arms."Tha
My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 10
"Ms. Heuson, the press release about Luis's deliberate poisoning of his own son to win back his ex-wife has gone out to every media partner we work with."I gave a short "mm" and hung up.Jayden handed me a cup of warm water."Warm your hands first."Three minutes later, the top headline ran in the boldest black type available: [Elite Family Scandal: Danforth Group CEO Poisons His Infant Son in a Twisted Bid to Win Back His Ex-Wife!]The internet exploded.When the market opened the next morning, Danforth Group's stock hit the daily limit down without a moment's hesitation.Every brand partnered with Danforth Group issued a statement severing ties within twenty-four hours."Boss, we've drained the last of Danforth Group's cash flow."Their core technical team, the one keeping the whole company alive, signed with us yesterday afternoon. They were drinking coffee downstairs in our lobby by this morning."Danforth Group descended into total chaos internally.Executives dumped t
My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 9
I'd loved that face once. Now all that was left of it was a madman.I looked at Luis, then at our son cradled in his arms."Luis. Put him down first. We can talk this through. I promise."He thought he'd won. He thought I was still the Layla he could bend to his will whenever he wanted."Layla, I knew you couldn't bear to lose me."The instant he relaxed his guard, believing I'd caved.The bodyguard behind him closed the distance in a single stride and seized his arms.Luis didn't even have time to react before he was pinned to the floor.Jayden held our son, his eyes finding mine with quiet reassurance.The senior specialist walked over and spoke to the officers who'd just arrived."We've extracted the residue from under the baby's fingernails. It's a confirmed neurotoxin. The dose was small, but it would have been lethal to an infant. The visitation center's and the hospital hallway's security footage should have caught every bit of his behavior."The evidence was airtig
My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 8
At the supervised visitation center, Luis held our son, tears rolling down his face one after another."Baby, Daddy's so sorry..."The center staff member watching over the visit had eyes rimmed red. It would've been a shame if that performance didn't win an award somewhere.As the visit was about to end, he suddenly stood up with our son in his arms."He seems to have soiled himself. Can I take him inside to change his diaper?"The staff member glanced at me. I nodded.The moment the door shut, something in me lurched, though I couldn't say why.A few minutes later, the restroom door slammed open.Luis burst out with our son in his arms, panic all over his face."Layla!"Our son's face had gone purple in his arms, his little body seizing in waves, faint choking sounds coming from his mouth."What did you feed him?" he screamed at me. "He's having a severe allergic reaction! Get him to a hospital, now!"On the way to the hospital, my hands shook so badly I could barely hold
My Golden Retriever Is the Father? Chapter 7
With every business route I'd blocked off, Luis finally tried a different angle."Ms. Heuson, a letter from Mr. Danforth's lawyer.""He's requesting joint custody and demanding court-ordered visitation? He can dream on."In court, Luis's lawyer painted him as a father who'd been deceived, who'd finally seen the light, who was consumed with regret and desperate to make up for lost time as a parent.He wore a plain, worn-out suit, and looked utterly haggard."Your Honor, I admit I made mistakes in the past. I let myself be blinded, and I hurt Layla and our son."I want nothing now. I'll give up my shares in Danforth Group, every asset I own. All I'm asking for is a chance to see my son."I watched him with a blank expression, privately finding the whole performance almost funny.Then it was my lawyer's turn.He laid the evidence before the court, piece by piece."This is the full recording from the child's first birthday celebration. The defendant left the party partway through
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