Semua Bab A Night with Mr. Stranger : Bab 41 - Bab 50

SOPHIA'S POVIt was finally happening.Hayden and Kayden were turning six today.To say I was elated that morning would have been an understatement.My heart felt light in a way it hadn’t in weeks. For once, everything else faded into the background.Mom had already prepared everything for the party, which made things easier for me. Still, as their mother, I couldn’t afford to be late.“Shit…” I muttered under my breath when it suddenly hit me.I hadn’t told Damon.I froze in the middle of the room, my thoughts spiraling.‘How do I explain this to him?How do I tell him I’m going to my children’s birthday party?’My chest tightened.‘What would his reaction even be?Would he feel betrayed? Confused?Or worse… indifferent?’“Should I just lie?” I whispered to myself.Since Sharon and Hailey came into the picture, Damon and I barely spoke. His attention revolved around his daughter now, and I couldn’t even blame him for that.“Oh… right,” I murmured, nodding slowly. “The orphanage.”I h

DAMON’S POVJust like Sharon had suggested, I took Hailey out. Not because she said it… but because it felt right.I wanted her to see the world she had been denied for six years. To feel included, to feel like a normal child, to feel loved. And most importantly, to feel a father’s love she had never experienced.“Come,” I said gently, stretching my hand toward her.She hesitated for a second… then placed her tiny hand in mine.We started at the amusement park. At first, she was quiet, observing everything like a child stepping into a new universe.We rode on horses, bumper cars, ferris wheel, roller coaster, and all. Her hands gripped mine tightly as the ride jerked forward.Her mouth opened wide. Even though there was no sound that came out, her expression was everything.Her silent scream showed how much she loved it there. Staring at her face, I knew it was the happiest thing I had seen in a long time.“You like it?” I asked after the ride.She nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling.

DAMON’S POVI didn’t say another word to Sophia. Because if I did, I wasn’t sure what would come out of my mouth.I walked straight to where Hailey stood, laughing silently with the other children. Her small hands moved excitedly as she tried to imitate the others.“Let’s go,” I muttered.The moment I bent down to carry her into my arms, she just looked at me. If she could talk, she would have asked “What happened?” But she just rested her head lightly against my shoulder.“Damon?” my mother’s voice called from behind, I did nothing but ignored it. “Damon, where are you going?” this time, it was firmer.Still, I kept walking.“Son, at least tell us what happened,” another voice added. It was Rose.Now I stopped. Not because I wanted to, but because something in their voices forced me to.Slowly, I turned.They were both standing there, confusion, concern, and worry were written all over their faces. “What happened?” my mother asked again, stepping closer. “Why are you leaving like th

SOPHIA’S POVRight where Damon had left me, I just stood there like a statue. It felt like my feet had been nailed to the ground. I couldn't even move or talk for minutes.Even when the music was playing, the children were still laughing, everything literally felt distant. Like I was underwater.“He found out…” I whispered, my voice barely audible… even to myself.“Sophia!” Mom, and Mrs. Graham rushed toward me at the same time. “What happened?” Mom asked, grabbing my shoulders gently. “Why did he leave like that?”Mrs. Graham’s eyes searched my face. “Sophia… What did Damon mean?”I swallowed hard, and that made my throat burn.“He found out,” I said again, this time louder. “About… the boys.”Mom’s grip on me tightened slightly. Mrs. Graham inhaled slowly, like she had expected this moment, but not like this.“I feel…” My voice cracked. “I feel relieved… but he’s upset with me.” A tear slipped down my cheek before I could stop it.Mrs Graham immediately wiped it away with her thumb

SOPHIA’S POVDamon chasing me out of his office felt like he had chased me out of his company. I didn't bother working for the day, I just found myself walking aimlessly as I walked around the city.I was deep in thought of what Damon and Sharon would do after I left. ‘Will they have sex?’ The thought of that alone was making my mind go wild. I couldn't figure out what it was that I was feeling.Jealousy? Anger? I didn't know when my legs drove me to my children's school. I waited at the gate for them to close for the day then went in to pick them up. They were more than excited to see me.Later, I dropped them at the orphanage and decided to go to the mansion. I should be ready to take in whatever Damon throws at me. By the time I stepped out of the orphanage gates, the sky had already begun to dim.I let out a shaky breath, wrapping my arms around myself as I kept moving. Then I saw a small lounge across the street.Nothing fancy, just dim lights with quiet music leaking faintly