Semua Bab BEYOND GOODBYE: Take Me Back EX WIFE : Bab 91 - Bab 100

Pepper POVVictor looked like he swallowed a lemon. It was apparent that the children’s question caught him off guard, and he did not know what to say.Our eyes met, and he looked like he wanted me to rescue him.I shifted my gaze to bend and face Aaron, who voiced out the question. His eyes narrowed when he saw the trail of my tears on my cheeks.“Were you crying? Did he hurt you?” He asked.Aaron’s body grew rigid at the sight of my tear-stained cheeks and eyes. He tugged at the hem of my blouse, urging me to crouch.When I did, he stepped nearer to gently brush his fingers on my eyes and cheeks.“Don&rs

Shan POV“I can’t do this.”I pulled my fingers out of his pocket and refused to cooperate.“And you are stalling. You are getting heavier. Get the keys now.” He commanded before tightening his hold on my body.But I did not feel him panting. In fact, he was breathing fine.There was a momentary silence while I kept debating with myself whether to do his bidding or simply insist on what I want.In the end, I told him my misgivings.“It feels awkward.” I finally admitted before turning my head away from his face.I bit my lip because I could detect whining in my tone.I took a surreptitious glance at Samuel to check whether he was slowly becoming impatient with me, but I didn’t see anything untoward in his expression.He took a deep breath.“You only have to slide your hand on my pocket. Then, wiggle your fingers until you close your hands on the key. It was that easy.” He explained. Still without a hint of impatience in his voice.I was listening, but inwardly, I was balking at the t

Shan POVThe first hour of the flight, I was wide-eyed.“Don’t bite your nails,” Samuel said when I unconsciously put my fingers to my mouth.It used to be a habit every time I was anxious and worried.  I thought I had outgrown it, but it only took one phone call, and I was back to my old self.“Tell me what’s wrong.” He urged when he saw me fighting the impulse to again put my fingers on my mouth.I could feel genuine concern in his voice, but I can’t tell him yet because I know nothing.I didn’t call my mother again. I did not want to worry during the flight, but it was the same. I still worry and fidget in my seat.

Shan POVWhile I led the way to the second floor of the house, where the bedrooms are located, I was so very conscious of Samuel’s presence behind me.I was shivering the whole time I took the stairs.From time to time, I would look back to check on him and Shelly.There was a tender expression on his face when he stared at her, and my heart constricted.“Are you still okay? Shelly might be little, but she’s heavy.” I said to fill the gap between us.He shook his head in response.I even saw him tighten his hold on her, which caused a softening in my heart.Samuel has always had a soft spot for children, especially little girls. That was why Althea was so fond of him.I wondered if Althea would still be as clingy when they see each other again now that she has her father to dote on her.My chest constricted at the knowledge that everything would be changing for him at the Ferguson household.As each day passes, the children are beginning to rely more on their father and have become att

Samuel POVI was losing her.When Shan told me that she was moving on from me, I saw no hint of sadness in her tone. Only acceptance.There was a finality to her voice that had stirred something inside me.Fear.It was the first time I felt that way about her.For the last six years or so, Shan had always been on my side like a dependable protege. She goes wherever I go.But now, she is slowly slipping away from me.Panic rose within me, but I quelled it.She had had enough of my selfishness.Shan needed a friend, and I could be that to her right now.“You can’t stay in that recliner. You will complain of sore muscles later.”I patted the bed beside me and hoped that she would relent.She had been trying to keep herself together for most of the day, and while she said she was in the process of moving on away from me, I knew that she needed a sturdy chest to lean on.She needed me, whether she admits it or not.“Please.”Hesitation was written all over her face, but I did not press.I