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“You had a child.” Those were his first words, the intensity in them making me freeze. It took much effort to stay composed.“Yes.” Thankfully, my voice didn't come out shaken, though I figured my fingers were digging uncontrollably into my palm.“Yet you didn't say anything.” He had that intimidating stare that always made it hard not to shrink.I had to bite back a whimper, my chest hurting from how hard my heart pounded just by thinking about our last encounter.“If I recall clearly, the last time we talked, you'd made it clear you didn't want to have anything to do with me.” I reminded, fingers digging deeper, but I could barely register the pain. “I don't see how you expected me to have kept that while also letting you in on my child.”He only raised a brow, which gave me a little more confidence to continue.“Also, I want to remind you that Donald is ‘my' child, I'd love it if you kept that in mind and don't even think of rubbing your attitude on h-him.” That was all I could s

“Emery.” Sam called from the other side, his voice so low and soft, it made me bite back tears as I clutched tightly to a pillow, enough for me to feel the color reach my face.Why won't they just leave me be?“Why?” I muttered, eyes filled, but I blinked them away. “Please Sam,” I called out, “just let me be.”There was silence after. At a point, I actually assumed he'd left.That was until he spoke, tone still holding that softness in them, though his volume dropped. “Do you remember the day you left me? After my proposal?”My eyes squeezed shut. How could I forget? The hurt in his eyes still traumatized me sometimes.“I was devastated.” He continued, my chest hurting with each word.Why was he doing this to me? Just, why?!“It had basically ruined my life. All I wanted was to drown in alcohol till I felt useless.” He sighed. “But do you know where I went instead?”I was clutching tighter at the pillow, losing every thread still holding me back from breaking into tears.“The loveme

~ Chloe ~The moment Emery was done, fury replaced whatever emotions had been there before.How dare he?! That son of a bitch! How dare he try something like that?!How dare he?!And I hated even more that she hadn't mentioned a thing about it until now.What was wrong with Emery?! She should've told me! At least once.How would she expect such a criminal to be caught if she kept her damn mouth quiet.My chest burned with the anger that needed to burst.Oh but Sam…. He didn't just look pissed. He looked capable of breaking the entire building with a single punch.Every part of him had turned total red, veins popping on all areas, eyes thirsty for blood.And just like that, he turned, moving out.Emery whimpered, tear filled eyes staring at me. “Wh-What will he do?”I shrugged, though a part of me knew it definitely won't be good.Dale stared at me for a second more, before running after him.That was enough to make Emery jump out of the bed and rush along.I did the same.However, bef

When I got outside, Sam had left.Dale, however, waited for me and Emery. “Where's he?” I asked.“Likely to have a drink.” He replied, eyes on me. “I'll go check on him.”“Yeah,” my voice had dropped for his ears only, “and I'll be with Emery. I think she needs someone at this moment.”He nodded, giving me a quick kiss, then a short wave at Emery, before disappearing into his car and driving off.“Let's go have lunch,” I suggested, taking her shoulders in my arms, “how does that sound?”All she did was nod, so I led her to the passenger seat of the car, then went to the driver's own before starting it, and steering out of this damn place.The journey to a restaurant was likely the longest, filled with nothing but silence.Even Donald didn't say anything. Like he sensed the tension around.I wanted to talk. Ask something, but it seemed she needed the silence, so I allowed it.At least until we were in the restaurant, and had our meals ordered.She didn't touch her food, which made it

~ Sam ~I was having a meeting with my lawyer when a worker headed in, her head bowed in respect.“Mrs Clint is on her way here, sir.” She announced, and I had to bite back a sigh, knowing exactly what mom would be here for.To try to talk me out of arresting dad.What she didn't know though, was how much determination bubbled in me at the moment, coupled with the anger that definitely wasn't leaving till I saw him pay for what he did.Still, I nodded once. “Okay.”The worker left after another head bow, and seconds later, mom appeared, still managing to look nice in the gray ankle length gown she had on, with her hair packed up in a neat bun.I waved a hand at the lawyer, letting him know he was dismissed for the moment.And he got up after a nod, offering a short bow at mom, before walking out.“Oh come on Sam, what is that really a lawyer?” She groaned out, inviting herself to sit on the couch. “What's gotten into you? This isn't the Sam I know.”“Yeah, I'm not dumb anymore.” My re