ANMELDENCzar didn't anticipate Hayden becoming so enraged over Noa. His eyes went cold. "If you won't do it, I'll find someone else." "Are you really choosing her over me?" Hayden asked, his voice harsh with rage and veins protruding from his forehead. "She saved Li and hurt her hand. I had Jo investigate, and it turns out that she broke her hand in prison. Her hand hadn’t healed and she used it to protect Li.” Czar responded. Anger simmered in Czar’s low voice. "Were you aware of that?" Hayden flinched. "How could I possibly know?" "Then why aren't you looking into it?" "Fine, I'll look into it," Hayden retorted, his annoyance growing. “However, what about Mya? Man, when will you get a divorce? After four years of being with you, Mya has nothing to show for it. How much longer will you make her wait?” With his pen flowing effortlessly across the paper, Czar opened the contract and began to sign. "Grandma is not in good health. Simply put, now is not the proper moment
Noa nodded knowingly. "Your mother is just remarkable. You ought to be grateful for her.” Eli rolled his eyes. “Do you really need to say that? When will you finally divorce dad, so Mom can move in with us? I'm sick of visiting her.” "Don't stop pushing your dad.” Biting his lip, Eli felt annoyance rising. People had spoiled him and gone above and beyond to make him happy throughout his entire life. Noa, though? She acted like he was just another child that wasn’t hers. She hardly reacted when he named someone else "Mom" and insisted on getting a divorce. Wouldn't she be attempting to win him over if she really cared? He's her own flesh and blood, after all! Noa was sleeping all through the way to the school in the car. She didn't even try to wake up when they arrived at the school. Eli gave her thighs a pinch. "Aren't you gonna walk me to the door, you meanie?" She waved him away without opening her eyes. "Elias, take him." "Mom always walks me to the door, gives me a ki
"We'll discuss tomorrow. You ought to sleep now.” Noa responded. She began humming a lullaby, but Eli wanted to ask more questions. Soon Eli fell asleep.Lullabies provided Noa with little periods of calm throughout her pregnancy, when her twins caused chaos every night. She was tempted to touch Eli as she saw his serene expression. But she withdrew her hand, switched off the lights, and stealthily exited the room out of concern that she might wake him. She was awaken as she returned to her own room by memories of people and things from the past. She eventually got out of bed and made the decision to go for a stroll in the garden. However, as soon as she opened her door, Czar appeared through the study door across the hall. Their gazes locked. Noa slammed her door shut with a loud thud in an instant. Czar scowled, hesitated, and then turned to see how Eli was doing. He closed the door softly and went downstairs after noticing that he was sound asleep. Noa was waiting for hi
Without another look, Czar picked up her things and walked away. "As long as the goal is achieved, that's all that matters." What an asshole! Cursing herself for ever falling in love with him, Noa scowled after him. Czar was engrossed in his paperwork inside the car, and the ride descended into an uncomfortable quiet. "So, when are we visiting Grandma?" Noa asked. Czar mumbled without raising his head, "I pushed it back. We'll leave in a few days.” Really? Noa was thinking precisely that. "So, she didn't even want to see me, huh?" She became even more irate when he remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. She grabbed his iPad from him. "Did you make up Lain coming back too?" "Next week, the Lors family and Aire Law Firm will host a welcoming celebration for him. If you don't believe me, ask your friend.” Noa hesitated when Gia was mentioned. She threw the iPad back at him. "Czar, don't you have any heart?" He gave her a harsh look. "You paid for Benny's son's me
It was Damon when Noa turned to look at the person. "You're feeling sorry for them, but who's ever sorry for you?" Damon said, with obvious frustration in his words. "You're a police officer, Damon. You can’t speak in that manner.” "Yes, I work as a police officer, but at the moment, I'm your friend. That's the one speaking." Damon pulled her gently in the direction of the stairs. "Come on, get some rest. Stop pacing around." Noa remained motionless, staring at the mother and child. Test results and medical records were strewn all over the floor as security personnel dragged them out. The scene was depressing. Noa was suddenly struck by a surge of memories. She recalled her childhood adenovirus infection, which resulted in a 104-degree fever and constant coughing. She was essentially written off by the hospital, which expelled her and her grandmother. She remembered hazy pictures of her grandmother pleading on her knees in front of a physician. Her life was saved when an el
Noa’s heart stung sharply, but it was short-lived because she had become somewhat numb. "Yes, I am aware. I didn't think you would accept me," she said. Eli’s little hands clenched. Everyone at school loved him, including his instructors and even his grandmother. But he was uneasy about Noa’s icy attitude. He slipped an apple onto her book after hesitating. "Are you really going to divorce Dad?" After giving the apple a long look, Noa nodded. "Yes. Mya seems okay with you and your father, don't you think? I'll make it simple for you. I won't tamper with that, so don't worry." Calm and steady, she met his eyes. "To put it briefly, I don't want either of you. You're free to spend time with her." She really didn't want him. Eli froze. Everyone had stated that she would stop at nothing to win him over, steal him from Aunt Mya, and use him to keep Dad near. "So... why'd you save me then?" he asked, wondering why she had sacrificed everything to save him only to drive him away. "Y







