Semua Bab Fractured Promises: Bab 91 - Bab 100

“Yes, what’s the problem?” She asked him without second thoughts. For some reason, she didn’t like his tone when he pointed out the fact that she’s still in contact with Riden. Yes, he doesn’t like him because of Agatha. But that doesn’t automatically mean that she cannot talk to him! His eyes lingered on her for a few moments before he released an exasperated breath. He didn’t say anything after that and remained silent. “I invited him to Claire’s birthday,” She informed him. After all, she doesn’t want him to get all shocked when he sees him there. Kai stopped eating when he heard that, she saw how he clenched his jaw and how he wiped his mouth with the napkin. “Claire insisted, right?” She moved her gaze to their daughter who’s silently eating. “What is it mom?” She asked innocently.

“Happy birthday, Claire!” Agatha, who still had visible scars around her arms went to Claire’s birthday unannounced. The craziest part was, she isn’t even invited. Who the hell invited her? Was it Kai? Did he invite her without caring to tell Ellyse first? Agatha handed her gift to Claire wrapped in pink paper. Claire looked hesitant to embrace her at first because her mom was standing right behind her. “Go ahead, take it,” She urged her daughter. “Really mom?” She turned around to face her and she smiled to show her that it was really fine with her. “Agatha!” She immediately ran towards her, throwing her arms for a hug. Ellyse on the other hand looked at Riden who’s also looking at Agatha in shock. Their eyes met and she saw concern written all over his eyes.

“I still love you, Kai,” Ellyse says with utmost honesty. Kai’s eyes widened in shock and she saw how much he wasn’t expecting that answer from her. He was probably anticipating for her to say the complete opposite. “We were together for six years, of course I love you. But I don’t love you the same way anymore. I no longer feel the need to constantly show you that I am worthy to be loved too.” “So yes, I still love you and I will probably always will,” He was left speechless, he didn’t know what to say. He is well aware of how much damage he’s caused her life and yet she was still there for him. Even after the divorce. He never felt like he was alone in everything because she was always there. And yet he’s sure that she has always felt alone in their marriage. “I’m sorry, Ellyse,” He looked away, putting the heel of his wrist over his eyes.

“Claire, we’re going to move back to mom’s house. Is that alright with you?” The tension inside the dining room was heavy as they ate dinner together as a family. Kai was eating silently, watching his food and not even sparing Ellyse a glance. It was almost as if he wasn’t surprised that she brought that up to Claire. “Is daddy coming with us?” The innocent girl croaked. He stopped fiddling with his utensils and lifted his head to look at Claire, then his eyes moved to her. “No, Claire. I have to take care of your grandma,” He stated before going back to eating. Meanwhile, she felt relieved that he answered for her. Obviously, she didn’t inform him about her plan to move out with Claire. Mentioning it on the dinner table was her way of informing him, after all—he’s still the father of her child. “Then I’ll take care of grandma too!” Claire said merrily.

“Claire, eat your food,” She urged her daughter who was seated next to her.It was early in the morning and their maids were busy rolling their suitcases to Ellyse’s car. She decided to have breakfast with Kai so they could spend time together as a family for the last time.However, she noticed Claire’s lack of appetite. Her daughter kept staring at her food and it bothered her.“I don’t want to leave dad, mom,” She sulked.Kai lifted his head to look at her, “You’re not leaving me, Claire. You’re just going to live with mom,” He explained to her.“Why can’t we just be together? Why can’t you leave with us, dad?” She pressed furthermore.Ellyse sighed heavily, placing her utensils on the table. “Claire, do I really have to explain this to you again?”“But mom, I don’t want to leave dad here all alone-““I lived by myself all alone for many months without the both of you Claire, and I didn’t hear a sin