Semua Bab The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back: Bab 1 - Bab 10

My eyes fluttered open, and a yawn slipped out of my lips. I turned my head to the side, reading the digital clock's numbers and I breathed. 5:47am My body protested the early hour, but the day ahead demanded an early start. Beside me, Jaime lay sprawled across Egyptian cotton sheets, one arm flung over his eyes, chest rising and falling in the rhythm of deep sleep. Even in unconsciousness, worry lines creased his forehead like faint scars.I leaned over, pressing my lips to the warm curve of his shoulder. "Good morning, mi amor," I whispered against his skin, careful not to wake him. I walked to the kitchen while tying my silk robe. I began preparing for the morning, cracking eggs into a ceramic bowl while I prepared coffee. "Señora King," Alba's voice carried genuine surprise as she bustled through the service entrance, her graying hair already pinned into its customary bun. "Not a minute late as always." I smiled, whisking the eggs into a golden foam. "The early bird gets th

I adjusted my hat and pushed my sunglasses higher on my nose, the cardboard sign in my hands already wilting from my sweaty hands. The afternoon sun blazed overhead, and even with the shade over our heads, it was still hot."GO MICHEAL! GO EAGLES!" Sara's voice echoed as she bounced on her toes, her own miniature sign decorated with glitter and heart stickers, waving frantically above her head. The game was brutal, and I winced each time the boys threw their bodies against each other, frantically reaching for the ball. Micheal moved across the field with intensity, his dark hair slicked with sweat as he passed the ball with precision. "Your son's got real talent there." The woman beside me leaned over with a bright smile, "you must be so proud." I bobbed my head with a grin of my own. "We are. He's been practicing every weekend." "You know, I've been watching these games for the past year now, and you've never missed one." Another mother joined the conversation. "Your husband's a

My fingers twitched, and it felt like my vision was doubling. The blazing sun was forgotten as ice wrapped around my veins. The field felt smaller now and with everyone watching me, I felt like disappearing into the ground.My cheeks burned as I held the kids close but all I could focus on was Jaime walking away with Laura, his arm around her back like it was supposed to be there. He didn't even look back as he walked away, whispering something to her that I couldn't decipher. What in the world was going on? I looked around me, stiffening at the crowd that had gathered. Parents clustered in groups whispering amongst themselves, others held their phone, recording the moment with awe on their faces. "That's his ex-wife, isn't it?""Didn't she leave him when he was broke? Some rumor about finding another lover.""Poor lady. I can't believe he left his wife for that."I couldn't bear to listen anymore, my grip around Micheal's and Sara's wrists was trembling and I didn't want them t

My eyes snapped open to sunlight streaming through the bedroom windows. I sat up quickly panic flooding my chest. Jaime's side of the bed was already cold, meaning he'd been awake for hours. What time was it? The kids had school and- "Shit," I cursed and threw off the covers, before rushing downstairs. My bare feet slapped against the marble floors, and I noticed that the house was eerily quiet. I walked into the kitchen, the smell of pancakes hit me instantly and I frowned. There was a note on the counter next to covered plates of food. I picked up the note and read Jaime's handwriting. 'Alba came early this morning and I drove the kids to school. You should rest at home today. Love you." I set the note down slowly, it wasn't unusual for Jaime to drive the kids to school but she wondered why he decided to do it today. Maybe he's still trying to make it up to you, a voice whispered in her head and she sighed, sinking against the counter.The last 24 hours had been crazy, and sh

I took a breath and placed my hands on both their shoulders. "Listen to me. What happened yesterday was a misunderstanding." I squeezed their shoulders gently. "There's no need to worry about what other kids are saying. They don't know our family." "But is it true?" I pressed. "Does Dad love us?""Of course, your father loves you." I said firmly. "Both of you. More than anything in the world.""I didn't talk to him this morning," Sara admitted quietly. "I was mad.""Me neither," Micheal added. I smiled at both of them, even though my heart was breaking. "You know what? We're going to have a family date tonight. All of us together and everything is going to be okay. I promise." Sara's eyes brightened a little. "A family date? Can I wear my princess gown?""Your princess gown is perfect," I said "You'll look beautiful." I stood up and took both their hands. "Micheal, I need you to do something for me. Can you sit with Sara in the car while I go make a quick call?" "Okay," Micheal