บททั้งหมดของ The Billionaire's Forbidden Obsession: Taming My Son's Ex: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

[Avery's POV]I stand in the doorway of Atlas' room, taking it in as I try to determine exactly what it was that I wasn't going to like. From the way he had acted downstairs, it was clear he expected a strong reaction from me, but why?It doesn't take me long to understand as my eyes come to rest on a vanity that sits to the side of the room. Various makeup, hair, and nail items sit on it as if waiting for their owner to return, mimicking, I'm almost certain, Atlas' deepest of heart.As I continue to look, I catch a glimpse of who this mysterious woman is as my eyes come to rest on a large portrait of Atlas and a beauty with long blonde hair and sparkling golden eyes. Standing in front of them are Connor and Gregory, both at least three years old with wide, toothy grins on their faces.Honestly, even Atlas's face holds a grin as the woman presses herself against him with her hand resting effortlessly on his chest."This was what you wanted me to see, right?" I ask, nodding toward the

[Avery's POV]I arrive at the hospital right when the sun is starting to set and realize that I won't have as much time with my mother today as usual given how much time I spent with Atlas.Atlas… Just thinking of him left me feeling warm and fuzzy, but I couldn't possibly let myself fall for him. We were just having fun right now, and that was it. What we had between us was strictly physical, no matter what he said.Sighing, I shake off the memories of everything we had done and look toward the small pharmacy that sits beside the hospital."Just for precaution," I murmur, heading in.Once I've secured what I'm after, I quickly pop the small pill in my mouth, then down it with spit, and make my way inside the hospital where my mother is waiting.When I arrive at her room, Rosy, her regular nurse, is inside, humming and brushing her hair."Hello!" I call, pulling my purse off my arm and placing it on the small table that rests on the side of the room. "Sorry I'm late!""Avery!" Rosy be

[Atlas's POV]Avery's body shakes as it presses against me. There is a crowd around us watching what is happening, but despite that, she continues to cling to me."You're alright now," I murmur, rubbing soothing circles on her back. "No one is going to hurt you."I didn't know what the fuck my son actually did, but from how shaken she was, I knew that he had gone too far. I was going to have to make sure that he was properly punished for this so that he never thought of doing it again."We're being watched," I murmur, gently cupping Avery's chin and making her meet my gaze. "People are going to talk.""Oh, I'm sorry," she gasps, her beautiful hazel eyes growing wide. "I…""Do you want to go somewhere more private so I can properly comfort you?"I wait as she considers what I'm saying, and when she gives a slight nod, I pick her up and begin to carry her through the club while many eyes follow us.Once we reach my car, I place Avery on her feet, open her door for her, and wait until sh

[Avery's POV]Four hours and a dozen dress shops later, I stand in front of the Franklin clutching Gregory's arm while he hands over his invitation for the evening's event to a bouncer."Enjoy yourself, Mr. Jennings," he grunts, unlocking the red stanchion in front of us."Nodding, Gregory moves, and I follow while trying not to trip on my gown.After visiting multiple dress shops, he finally approved a long red dress with gemstone designs that resembled roses on it that ruffled around my feet and kept threatening to get caught on my heels.I didn't understand why the most inconvenient dress was his choice, but I also didn't argue, as I was fed up with playing dress-up with him."Ready?" He asks once we are inside and can hear the chatter of guests. "It's time to make a grand entrance.""As I'm going to be."Tightening my hold on Gregory, I allow myself to be led up a flight of stairs that leads to a grand ballroom where the guests for the evening gather around, waiting for Atlas and

[Avery's POV]I watch the screen in front of me with wide eyes, taking in the woman who is bouncing on top of a man that isn't Atlas.So this was the reason he agreed to come to this, so that he could get out of his forced engagement without looking like the bad guy and making Francine the victim.As this realization dawns, the video switches to one of Francine walking into an OBGYN with the very same man and hugging him as she most certainly discovers that she is pregnant."Wow," Gregory chuckles, reminding me of his presence. "I knew she was a whore, but damn.""You knew?" I ask, tearing my gaze from the screen. "How?""I may have fucked her a few times," he shrugs. "I knew my old man wasn't serious about her, and I took advantage of the easy lay."Eyes widening I take Gregory in, looking for a hint of him lying, but the serious look on his face says that he isn't.Shit, Francine really did get around, fucking both father and son."What?" He chuckles as I continue to stare. "Weren't