Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorce: His Biggest Regret: Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

Chapter 61Patrick Banks ~•~“What do you mean by you’re not in New York?” I asked, trying hard to mask the anger in my voice. “What about lunch with my mother?” Valerie scoffed bitterly. “I told you that I needed space. Your mother can see Liam if we ever have a reason to visit New York.” She replied nonchalantly. “Or she can always come to Texas.” “If?” I asked, my voice laced with disbelief. “Are you forgetting that I’m also his father?” “You tend to remind me a lot.” She continued, her tone casual like she couldn’t care less. “I haven’t forgotten that you are Liam’s father.” I closed my eyes momentarily, letting out a frustrated sigh. “You didn’t think to tell me first before leaving?” I asked, rubbing my temple. “I didn’t want you to stop me.” Her tone was dry like she was already over the conversation. “I’m actually busy right now, I’ll let you know when I’m free.” I shook my head in disbelief. Valerie had changed. She didn’t care about my feelings anymore. She just made

Chapter 63Valerie Will~•~“What are the chances of Patrick getting full custody of Liam?” There was a hint of worry in my voice as I asked Celeste. I wanted to hear from a lawyer’s point of view. Celeste let out a thoughtful sigh on the other end of the line.“I don’t think the court will grant him full custody.” I let out a relieved sigh as I heard her response. “Unless they see you as an unfit mother — which you are not.” “Exactly, so I’m confused about why he would go ahead to file for full custody,” I replied, dragging my fingers through my hair in frustration. “I can’t believe he would even take me to court.” “Maybe you should talk to him.” She suggested. “I think he just did it because he’s desperate to be in Liam’s life. He doesn’t really want to take you to court. It is just a threat.” I scoffed. “You didn’t hear how he spoke to me. It wasn’t a threat. He meant it.” I replied, pressing my forehead. “I just need to find a good lawyer.” I knew Patrick. He wasn't going to

Chapter 65Valerie Will~•~“What were you thinking trying to get a lawyer I already hired to represent you instead?” Patrick laughed as he asked. I rolled my eyes. “Leave my house, I don’t want to even breathe the same air as you.” I declared, my voice firm. “Even if you hire the best lawyer, there’s no way on earth you would get full custody of my son.” Patrick scoffed. “Our son, you mean.” He corrected me for the umpteenth time. “Once again, it was never my intention to drag you to court. I just want to have a relationship with my son.” “Yeah, right.” I glared at him before slamming the door in his face. After Jessica reached out to me a few days ago, I was hesitant to call her back. I didn’t trust her, not even a little bit. But my curiosity got the best of me, and I wanted to hear what she had to say. I had no idea what her true intentions were, but she told me the name of the lawyer Patrick wanted to hire. Harold Smith. He was one of the best lawyers in America. My stomac

Chapter 67Patrick Banks ~•~I won. I was worried at first, but after a series of court cases, the judge finally granted me temporary full custody of my son. Valerie didn’t seem too thrilled about it. I saw the way she looked at me with hate and disappointment in her eyes. If looks could kill, I would have dropped dead on that spot. I knew she was angry, but she’d eventually understand why I did it. After she left with her mother, Jessica approached me. Initially, I was confused when I saw her in the courtroom. What business did she have with the custody hearing? It wasn’t like Valerie even wanted her there. I was certain that she invited herself. “Congratulations, I guess.” She said with a chuckle as she looked at me. “I mean, I could’ve easily told her about the bribe just to ruin everything, but I realized that I could do something better with the information.”My heart skipped a beat. How did she know about the bribe? I was confused for a second until it dawned on me that

Chapter 69Valerie Will~•~My eyes grew wide in shock as I looked out from the window and saw that Jamal punched Patrick. I had to step out quickly and intervene before it would get worse. But by the time I got outside, I let out a relieved sigh knowing that Patrick didn’t retaliate. I watched for a moment as they argued with each other. They didn’t even notice that I was standing behind them. I couldn’t hold back a scoff. “I can’t believe you, Jamal.” I shook my head disappointedly as they both turned around to look at me. Patrick didn’t say anything, he just kept on walking to his car. “I’m sorry.” Jamal apologized, reaching out to my hands. I yanked my hand away from him. “Don’t touch me!” I said, taking a step back. “I can’t believe you would punch him in front of my house. What if Liam had seen you?” “Liam didn’t see me, did he?” He whispered without a hint of remorse in his voice. “But Patrick deserved that punch after everything he has done.” I shook my head in disbeli