บททั้งหมดของ 2 Lusts Can Make A Right : บทที่ 61 - บทที่ 70

DominicI was sitting in the nursery rocker at midnight, the baby finally settling against my chest after what felt like hours of crying. His little fists had been bunched up in my shirt, and his face was all red from the effort, but now his breathing was evening out, those tiny hiccups every few seconds as he drifted off. The room was dim with just the nightlight on, casting this soft glow over the crib and the changing table, and the only sounds were his soft snores and the faint hum of the white noise machine Leana had insisted on.I shifted a little to get more comfortable, careful not to wake him, and looked down at his face. He had my nose, or at least that's what Leana kept saying, and these dark curls that were starting to come in. Holding him like this had become kind of normal over the last few months, even if it still felt strange sometimes. The nanny was off in her room sleeping, and Leana had gone out for some late modeling shoot that ran long, so it was just me and him t

DominicI arrived at the Montgomery mansion a little after noon, parking my car in the circular driveway right in front of the main entrance. The house looked the same as it always did, grand with the white walls and columns, the lawn mowed perfect and the flower beds full of bright colors from the sun. I got out and walked up the wide steps, ringing the bell. The door opened after a few seconds, and Clarissa was there with a smile on her face that seemed genuine at first."Dominic," she said, her voice warm as she stepped back to let me in. "What a nice surprise on a day like this. Come inside, it's hot out there."James came out from the hallway a moment later, probably from his office because he had his reading glasses in his hand. He smiled too and shook my hand firm. "Good to see you," he said. "You caught us just in time for lunch."Clarissa nodded and led the way toward the dining room. "The cook made chicken salad and fresh bread, nothing heavy. You have to stay and eat with u

DominicI pulled into the garage of the penthouse and sat in the car for a minute after turning off the engine, my hands still on the wheel. The drive back from the Montgomery mansion had felt long, my mind going over everything Clarissa and James had told me, playing it on repeat. I finally got out and walked inside, the door closing behind me with that familiar soft click.The place was quiet at first, but then I heard the baby crying from the nursery down the hall, those sharp wails that started and stopped like he was working himself up. Leana's voice came next, frustrated and tired. "Come on, sweetie, just take a little more. You're hungry, I know you are."I walked toward the sound, stopping in the nursery doorway. Leana was sitting in the rocker with the baby in her arms, trying to get him to take the bottle, but he was turning his head away and crying harder. The nanny was standing nearby, holding a clean burp cloth, looking like she didn't know what to do next.Leana looked u

DominicThe flight had been delayed almost two hours because of some storm over the coast, and by the time we landed I was already running late for the gala. I rushed through the airport, grabbing my bag from baggage claim and jumping into the car my driver was waiting. The whole ride to the venue I kept checking my watch, texting my assistant to let the organizers know I was on my way. My suit was wrinkled from the plane, but I didn't have time to change, so I just straightened my tie in the back seat and hoped it wasn't too bad.We pulled up to the hotel entrance and the valet took the keys quickly. I got out and walked fast through the big doors, the cool air hitting me as I stepped into the lobby. The place was packed already, people in suits and gowns everywhere, waiters with trays of drinks moving through the crowd. The music was playing soft from the band in the main hall, and the chandeliers were lit up bright with that blue tint from the special lights they had for tonight.I

Madelyn"Ava?" I muttered, my voice coming out small and full of disbelief as I stared at the woman holding my hand.I blinked a few times, looking at her face again under the parking lot lights, trying to make sure it was really her. It had been ten months since the wedding, ten months of nothing from her, no call, no message, no sign she was even okay. Everyone had been saying she disappeared, unreachable to anybody, and now she was standing right here in front of me, her fingers wrapped around my wrist like it was normal.She let go of my hand and gave this small smile, but her eyes looked tired, like she had been through too much. "Yeah, it's me. I'm sorry I grabbed you like that. I saw you from across the lot and I wasn't sure at first if it was you in that red dress."I just stood there with my mouth open a little, my heart beating fast from the shock. "Ten months," I said, my voice getting louder without me meaning it to. "Ten fucking months, Ava. No call, no text, nothing. I t