All Chapters of The Betrayed Heiress: Chasing Her Back: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I haven't been able to sleep properly since last night. Every time I closed my eyes, I would see that flash of blonde hair disappearing around the corner of our house. Now I was sitting in my office, staring at the quarterly reports that might as well be written in another language for all the attention I was giving them. My mind kept replaying the scene. It had to be Laura. But why? What was she doing at our house? "I still can't believe you actually went to your family house." Fatima said from across my desk. She'd been talking for the past few minutes, but I haven't heard most of it. I snapped out of my thoughts and forced a smile. "It was good. Really good, actually." "And?" Fatima leaned forward, her eyes bright with curiosity. "How was it? What happened?""My mother was welcoming. She asked if I could come back for lunch sometime." I said with a shrug. Fatima's eyebrows shoot up. "Seriously? After five years of nothing?""I was shocked too.""What do you think their plan i

"The state championship game is in three weeks." Micheal's voice was animated for the first time. "Coach says we have a real shot at winning but practice is going to run late all week and we're starting today." I was driving them to school, the morning sun was already bright in the sky and the smell of autumn tickled my nose fondly. "How late are we talking?" I asked, glancing at him in the rearview mirror He shrugged. "Until six, maybe six thirty.""That's fine. I'll make sure someone picks you up." I pulled into the school's drop off lane. "I won't be able to make two rounds today, so Daniel will come get you after practice.""Where's Daniel anyway?" Sara piped up from her booster seat. "He always drives us.""He went to visit his sick mother." I explained, merging into the line of cars inching toward the school entrance. "She lives a few hours away, but he'll be back before evening.""Oh." Sara's face scrunched up in concern. "Is she very sick?"I smiled. "I think she'll be okay

I was standing in the kitchen, staring at the breakfast I'd laid out. The kids left for school twenty minutes ago with Alba. Everything was perfect. Fresh bagels, sliced apples and coffee sat on a love-shaped tray. I was wearing the tulle gown I bought specifically today and I styled my hair in a half-up, half-down style. I was wearing the diamond earrings Jaime gave me on our first anniversary. Today was our fifth year together and I was beyond elated. I heard his footsteps on the stairs and my heart started racing with anticipation.I already concluded that last night was just exhaustion. Jaime truly did have a long day at the office, it was foolish of me to press for sex when I knew that. But today. Today was different. We would finally be taking a well deserved break. Jaime appeared in the kitchen doorway, dressed in a charcoal gray suit paired with a burgundy tie. He looked handsome, and I nearly lost control right there. He walked over and kissed my neck, his lips brushin

"Would you care for another ride?" My heart does an uncomfortable flip, but I didn't say anything. I just stood there holding my melting tub of ice cream, trying to look casual. Jason approached the operator and smiled. "Hi, can you arrange another ride? I'd like to join this one."The operator looked uncertain. He glanced at me, probably checking if I was okay with this. I should say no and tell Jason that I wanted to be alone. But instead, I found myself nodding. Jason's smile was tight as he gestured for me to enter first. "After you." I stepped into the cable car again, and Jason climbed in after me, the door closed with a soft click. The cable car lurched forward again, with Jason sitting on the bench seat opposite mine. I immediately turned to look out the window, clutching the ice cream tub against my chest like a shield, I could feel his eyes in me, but I refused to meet it. "Your ice cream is melting." Jason said after a moment. I didn't respond. I just kept staring o

JAIME'S POV I was standing near the window of Alessa's office, watching her fuss over the gifts I bought. She was testing out the fountain pen on a piece of paper, her face lit up with genuine delight. "Look at this." She said to Lisa, who was standing nearby with her tablet. "It writes like a dream! Feel how smooth it is!"Lisa took the pen when Alessa offered it and wrote a few words. "Very nice, Mrs. King." Her smile was polite, but I could see the tightness around her eyes. I cleared my throat. "I need to take a call. I'll be right back."Alessa looked up, still glowing with happiness. "Okay."I walked over to her and pressed a kiss on her forehead, breathing in her familiar perfume. When I pulled back, my eyes met Lisa's over her shoulder. The secretary's glare is sharp enough to cut glass. I stiffened under the weight of it before turning and walking out of the office. The hallway was empty and I pulled out my phone to dial the downtown office manager. "Mr. King." The man