Todos los capítulos de It's Too Late Now: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 30

{Cassie POV}I took a deep breath as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. The dress I had on was a fitted wine-red bodycon gown that hugged my curves perfectly, with a soft shimmer that glowed under the light. It had a deep neckline and thin straps that made it both elegant and alluring without being too revealing. I smiled softly, curling a strand of my hair and letting it fall loosely over my shoulder.Excitement bubbled in my chest. After we came back from shopping, Jerald had told me about a surprise date he planned for the evening. He didn’t tell me the location. But the way he said it, with that charming grin and the twinkle in his eyes, made my heart flutter.Knowing he wanted to celebrate my birthday differently this year made me feel like I was floating. I couldn’t help but think back to the past seven birthdays we had shared together. Some were spent in fancy resorts, just the two of us enjoying the quiet and luxury. Other times, it was a cozy family celebration at home

•Scott POV•I lifted my hand to touch my nose, which ached badly, staring at my palm now covered with blood. I looked around, noticing the weird looks and low muttering coming from people nearby.“My love, are you okay?” Layla asked as she brought a small white napkin to clean the blood from my face, but I shifted, collecting it from her instead.“I’m fine,” I muttered through clenched teeth without giving her a second look.I couldn’t believe that bastard hit me without even asking to know if I had just saved his daughter’s life. If not for the fact that I needed his approval for the investment deal, I would’ve retaliated.“My love, you’re bleeding badly. Let’s go to the hospital,” Layla cried, reaching again to touch my face, but I walked past her and out of the party area toward the parking lot where my car was.She rushed after me, her heels clicking against the concrete floor. “Scott, why are you acting all cruel to me as if this is any of my fault? You should’ve gotten into the

•Cassie Pov•“Mommy, Daddy… are you there?” Cara’s small voice called out, and I rushed to her side, taking her hand.“Yes, baby. Mommy is here,” I mumbled, and a small smile pulled at her lips. “How are you feeling, my love?”She shifted slowly, and Jerald reached out to help her sit up. He brushed the loose strand of hair away from her face and tucked it behind her ear. Placing a soft kiss on her forehead, he took her hand and checked for the rash before looking back at her.“You’re going to be okay, my love,” he said gently. “Daddy loves you, and he won’t let anyone ever hurt you again.”Cara nodded. Seeing her awake made the ache inside me ease a little. I walked to the other side of the bed and sat down, pulling her close. She rested her head on my lap and closed her eyes softly.“Mommy, can we go home?” she asked quietly.I looked up at Jerald, and he gave me a slight nod. “Yes, baby. We can, but first we need to confirm with the doctor.”Jerald shifted closer, and Cara lifted h

•Cassie POV•“Mommy, can I go to school today?” Cara asked as I picked up a brush from the little basket in her room and gently combed her hair.“No, honey,” I replied, giving her a warm smile as she lifted her head to look at my face. “The doctor said you need some time away from school to gather your energy.”She placed her little hand on her chest, her lips pushed into a pout. “But Mommy, I’m strong. Grandma said I have the strength of a mighty lion.”I laughed softly and took a section of her hair, starting to knot it into a neat braid, following the instructions from the video I had watched online. My fingers moved slowly, careful not to hurt her. I was about to answer her when I suddenly felt a hand wrap around my waist from behind.A soft kiss pressed against my neck, and the manly scent of his cologne filled my senses. I didn’t need to turn to know it was Jerald.“Good morning, honey,” he murmured.I turned and pecked him on the lips before he leaned closer to kiss Cara’s fore

•Cassie POV•“Lana, please get rid of that,” Mrs. Angela told one of the maids, wheeling forward as she carried the things Scott had brought away.I took a seat on the couch, my hands folding in my lap as my thoughts drifted. The fact that Scott could come all the way to the Jerald mansion just to look for me showed how far he was willing to go, and that thought alone made my stomach twist.My heart thudded in my chest as I stared at nothing in particular. I had already told Jerald about Scott’s behavior. I had done everything I could, yet I still didn’t know what else to do.“Lauren, are you okay?” Mrs. Angela asked, wheeling closer to me. “You seem lost in thought. If anything is bothering you, you can tell me.”I gave her a thin-lipped smile. “I’m fine, Mrs. Angela.”She shook her head slowly. “You know, Lauren, you can lie to everyone, but you can’t lie to me. I saw how you reacted to that man. You were scared. I’ll talk to Jerald so he can do something about it.”“Mrs. Angela,” I