All Chapters of TWISTED AFFAIR: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

JAYDEN’S POV In my entire life, I have never once had a reason to doubt my daughter or the choices she makes. Ashley has always been wise, independent, and strong-willed. She was raised with love, raised to think for herself. She's a grown woman now. And yet…when you're a father, no matter how old your child gets, a part of you will always stay protective.That instinct never dies. Especially when you have only one child.So when Kate came to my house today, saying things about Ashley, I brushed it off at first. I believed none of it. Kate has always had her ways—her sharp tongue and her manipulations. But her words planted a seed, one I couldn’t shake off. She claimed Ashley was hiding things. That the man she was with…wasn't what I thought.I told myself I'd wait, that's I'd give Ashley time to introduce him to me. But after what Kate said today, patience felt like negligence. I had to know. I had to make sure my daughter was safe. And there was only one man I could go to for clari

MICHEAL'S POV “Your child is fine, Mr Kingston.”Those three words…God, they hit me like oxygen in a room I thought I'd suffocate in. My knees almost gave out right there in front of the doctor. My hands were shaking, but not from fear anymore—I felt relieved. I could breathe again.But then the doctor's voice softened. “Micheal, I need to ask you this as a friend.” Then he placed a hand on my shoulder. “How did this happen?” I shook my head, staring at the floor because I couldn't trust my own voice. “It's all my fault.”Rivera frowned, “I don't know what happened between you two,” he said gently, “but I know you. You love her, and you wouldn't hurt her.”Those words did something to me. The fact that he wasn't even blaming or accusing me…“One more thing,” the doctor added. “Who's she staying with right now?” “She stays alone,” I answered too quickly.“But not anymore. I've already arranged for her to be with me.”The doctor sighed. “Good. Because, Micheal..I don't think she's t

ASHLEY'S POV What the fuck just happened? Everything was fine just a minute ago. Now I was crouched on the cold tile with my knees pressed to my chest and tears streaming down my cheeks. My hands shook like I had no control over them. My chest hurt from how fast my heart was racing. I didn't even hear the door open until Liam’s voice cut through.“Ashley?” He rushed to me, kneeling by my side. His hands hovered near like he wanted to touch me but wasn't sure if he could. “Hey what happened?”The second I looked up at his face, more tears fell. I couldn't even speak. I just buried my face in my hands and cried harder.“Shh, it's okay. It's okay,” Liam murmured, pulling me up carefully. “Let's get you home first, okay?”I didn't resist. I didn't nod either. I just let him guide me up to my feet.But the moment we stepped into the hallway, another storm came crashing in.My father.Jayden rushed towards me, his face twisted with anger and worry. He reached for me immediately. “Sweethe

MICHEAL'S POV FEW HOURS EARLIER The liquor burned as it slid down my throat, but it didn't sting as much as the thoughts clawing through my head. My fingers drummed against the glass, a restless rhythm that gave away what I was trying to bury under the alcohol. I promised myself I wouldn't drink again for my child's sake. Yet, here I am…drowning deep in it.“I'm sure there's a better way to fix this,” Liam muttered for the fifth damn time since he got here. His voice was low but sharp enough to dig into me. “You don't have to go that far to make her stay away.”He was wrong. Dead wrong.I swallowed another shot and slammed the glass down harder than I meant to, and then I finally looked at him. “It's the only way we can make this real, Liam. You were there. You held her in your arms when Simon pointed that gun to her head. Do you think he's going to stop? Do you think he's going to give up just because we're tired of his stupid game? No. If I don't do this, if I don't play it smart,

AUSTIN’S POV My kitchen smelled like garlic and butter, the way It always does when I throw a quick meal together after a long day. Cooking helps me relax. It kept me grounded. I was stirring the sauce, humming to a song under my breath when I heard a sharp knock at the door.That's strange. I wasn't expecting anyone.I wiped my hands on a towel, frowning as I moved towards the door. Curiosity gnawed at me, but nothing could have prepared me for what I saw when I peeked through the door.Ashley?I blinked. My brain refused to process it at first—its like my eyes were playing tricks on me. Ashley stood there at the entrance with a suitcase by her side and her hair slightly messy. And behind her—Liam, Michael's brother, stood there like some sort of bodyguard.What the hell is he doing here?I pulled the door open before I could voice out my thoughts. Ashley tilted her head, giving me the smallest smile. “Austin Carter, how long are you going to keep a lady standing outside?”“I…uh…sor