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CHAPTER 8

Author: Destiny John-Peters
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-31 13:45:33

RONALD

My grip on Catherine’s wrist tightened slightly. I hated the fact that she was still affected by Jayden. Did that make me a bad parent? Maybe… but he didn’t deserve her.

Catherine was a selfless hardworking woman and my son well… My son was just a spoiled child who needed a harsh dose of the real world. And maybe it was time I gave him one.

I stood slowly, eyes locked on Jayden, and forced myself to let go of Catherine’s wrist, though every instinct screamed against it.

“I see you made it.” I started, directing my speech to Jayden. “Although I wasn’t quite sure you were on the guest list.”

He seethed, stomping further into the hall. “You know… when Kyle told me about him seeing you,” he jabbed a finger at Catherine’s direction, Catherine flinched, turning her face away.

“You leaving my father’s office the night you threw my ring on my face and spat on everything we’ve worked for.”

Rage simmered underneath my skin but I couldn’t afford to blow up. Not here. Not in front of half
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