The Confession

AUSTIN’S POV It was painfully quiet.I stood in the living room, looking at where Jamie’s toy box was. His laughter was gone. Even Zoe’s scent was fading from the air.They had moved out. Just like that.I've never felt so empty, not even when I didn't know I had a son. Loneliness felt normal then. But this… this was a punishment.I thought about this morning, Jamie hugged me tightly but he didn’t say a word. He didn’t look at me when Zoe led him out, he just held her hand tightly.And Zoe… calm. Too calm. She’d told me I could call Jamie anytime, that I could pick him up for the weekend like it was nothing more than a school arrangement. She’d said it like she was going to do me a favour.She said it without doubt. It was over.I paced, fists clenched.But how could she end it so easily? After everything I did for her while she was recovering? After everything I sacrificed to make sure she and Jamie had a stable life?A bitter laugh escaped me. Owen. Always Owen.Zoe didn't mention

Last Updated : 2025-10-02

The Motel Escape

OWEN'S POV I didn’t waste another second after telling Zoe to get ready. We left the office together, Chloe sandwiched between two of the security guards until we reached the car waiting out front. I gestured toward the passenger seat.“Up front,” I ordered.Chloe opened her mouth to object but I silenced her with a look. She sat stiffly beside the driver. Zoe and I took the back.I took out my phone as the door closed. “Detective Blake, someone hacked into my account last night and has been stealing money from it. I can't give you the full details right now. But Chloe claims she knows who and can take us to him now. So I'll need your help.”Blake’s voice crackled through the speaker. “Do you trust her words?”I met Chloe's eyes in the mirror. “Not really. But I need to check it out.”Blake paused for a second. “Alright then. Text me the route. We’ll follow in a separate car. And don’t let Chloe out of your sight.”“Wouldn’t dream of it,” I muttered, ending the call.I leaned forward

Last Updated : 2025-10-03

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The Confession

The Motel Escape