All Chapters of Claimed by My Ex's Daddy: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Adrian stops the swing. “Please don’t cry. That wasn’t supposed to make you sad.” I wave my hand and wipe at my face. “I’m not sad. These are good tears.” I can’t see his face from where he stands behind me, but I feel the gentle pull of the ropes as he pushes me back and forth on the swing. He do

The first few dresses I try on, I don’t even bother showing him. By the fourth, I think I’m ready. It’s a dark blue, floor-length gown with a slit in the side up to the middle of my thigh. The straps show off my shoulders and the neckline plunges just low enough for a little cleavage without sacrifi

Adrian finally steps forward, hurt in his eyes, though it’s contained under that calm, dignified exterior. “Do you really hate me that much?” He asks. “Lily gives us a minute.” Julian lets go of me and turns to face his father. I leave the room. Grace’s piano lesson is over and I need to find her,

I’ve never felt so secure as I did after I met Adrian. He had the steadiness of a rock, and I never questioned whether I was safe with him or whether he would look out for me. If I had been in this position before I was with Julian, it would be no contest between the two. I would have chosen Adrian.

It’s easy to talk to Adrian, and when I do, I can’t remember the last time I’ve felt so seen by someone. Like they genuinely cared about what I said and were actually paying attention. I pick up my glass of wine and that’s when I realize it. What we’ve unintentionally done. The lighting, the food,