All Chapters of RIGHTFULLY MINE : Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

ZOE’S POVThe day had finally arrived, Jamie’s birthday. I couldn’t hide my excitement. I had been looking forward to this very day for weeks. The day I'll get the chance to spend some time with my son. I was unable to sleep the night before. I couldn’t stop thinking about my little boy. I kept picturing him smiling, blowing out candles, us laughing together and taking pictures with his friends. This was supposed to be my moment, our moment. A chance to be part of his world again, if only for a few hours.Owen and I had finalized Jamie’s gift the day before. I found a vintage set of model trains, just like the ones he used to love playing with before I left. Owen had bought a top-of-the-line smartwatch with a custom strap for Jamie, the kind a boy his age would go crazy for and in his favorite color, green. We were both excited and a little nervous since we both knew how much this day meant to me.Earlier that day, Owen and I were at the office going over some contracts for an upcom

ZOE’S POVThe moment the words left my mouth, “Can Jamie spend the day with me tomorrow?” Chloe stopped mid-step like someone had yanked her back by an invisible chain. The fake warmth that had lit her face moments ago drained into a pale look of disbelief and panic. I didn’t even try to hide the satisfaction bubbling inside me. I had caught her off guard, and she hated it.Austin turned to me his brow furrowed slightly as he considered the request. “Well.. it’s still weekend,” he began slowly then looked at Chloe. “If Zoe doesn’t mind I think that should be fine.”Everyone turned to her and for a split second she stood frozen—her victory slipping away, unravelling bit by bit right in front of her. She stuttered, struggling to come up with a response. “I–I just think Jamie should rest… after all the excitement today. He’s probably really tired.”I smiled politely, but my voice was firm. “I promise he’ll be fine. We’ll just visit a few of his favorite places, maybe the zoo, or the park