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He was even more determined to visit the island due to my behavior. Perhaps he genuinely believed I had a suitor or a boyfriend there. He had persistently questioned me about my suitor from that island, and even this early in the morning, he was getting on my nerves.

"Can't you hear yourself? And please, stop talking nonsense in front of my child."

"Nonsense? And she's my child too."

I sighed heavily and closed my eyes, thoroughly irritated and annoyed.

"Who are you hiding there? I know when you are lying, Myla."

"There's none! Tsk!" I got off the bed and went to the bathroom to pee and brush my teeth, but he followed right away.

"Ivan!"

He grinned, crossing his arms over his chest as he leaned against the door. Glancing at Heather, who was seated on the carpet, engrossed in the toys and gifts her daddy had given her, she appeared to be in her own world, oblivious to our conversation.

"I need to use the bathroom," I announced, shooting him a glare. He simply turned around but