CHAPTER 23: THE END?

“Dad, when did you find out all this?” Blake asked as they dragged out Ella. She was still shouting until one of the guards hit her. Blake fought all his instincts and restrained himself from attacking the officer. No matter what he had just heard, he still wanted Ella treated with dignity.

“About a week ago but we had to verify everything from the facilities named. We were also following the money trail they left behind,” Clark said.

“What is Clara going to do without her mother? And what will I tell Jason when he comes home from school?” Blake asked as he sank into a nearby armchair. He was on the verge of a panic attack. Although he was genuinely worried about his children, he was even more worried for himself. He had weaved Ella into every plan for his future and the future looked uncertain without her.

“We will get the best nanny money can buy. She will be her responsibility day and night,” Aurelia said.

“Why did you bring those officers here? Why didn’t you give me a chance t