All Chapters of Second Chance Christmas : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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A Knock on the Door

JuliaI blinked in surprise, hoping to God that I'd heard wrong and that Lucien hadn't just asked to see Santa. “Honey, what did you just say?” I asked, my tone light as I blinked down at him.“I want to see Santa,” he reiterated, his gaze on mine steady and unwavering. I gasped, my mouth falling open as I was at a loss for words.I sighed, fixing the white comforter over him as I mustered a gentle smile. “Honey, listen, I can't just bring Santa to you,” I explained softly, and his little nose scrunched up into a frown, but I ignored it and continued anyways, “You have to eat so you can get better; then we can go see Santa.” I tried to talk him out of the idea as I pushed back some strands of dark, curly hair that had fallen over his forehead.“I don't believe you!” he yelled, and I gasped, my eyes widening in shock at his abrupt outburst.“Lucien!” I scolded, my voice a screeching whisper, and he shrugged. “But it's true; you say that every year, but you never take us to see Santa, n

A Santa Like no Other

Julia* “Santa!” I snapped out of my daze at the sound of the twins excited squeal. Tearing my gaze away from him, I turned just in time to see the kids bounding down the stairs as quickly as their little legs could carry them.“Don't run,” I chastised them, sighing when they paid no heed to me as all their attention was now on the hunk of a man in a Santa Claus costume standing in our doorway.I turned back to him, swallowing as I noticed how his shoulders almost filled the doorway. I shook off the thought and motioned for him to come in; he nodded once, still watching me with that stormy gaze that seemed so familiar, yet I was sure I'd never met him before. I shut the door and locked it after him before turning back to watch him fall to his knees, his arms wide open as the twins rushed into his arms.“You kept your promise, Mommy,” Lucien grinned, pulling away from him and rushing to my hips. I chuckled, ruffling his hair as I smiled down at him. “I promised you, didn't I, and I alw

The deal That Changed Everything

Ryan"What do you say we make a deal?." He frowned at my words, looking around nervously, almost like he was scared I was going to do something bad to him considering we were the only people in the snow-covered street.“What kind of deal?” he asked hesitantly, shifting on his feet as he watched me cautiously. My lips quirked up in a half smile as I took a step closer to him. He seemed to notice my movement and tried to back up but decided against it at the last second.“Let me act as Santa Claus in your stead, and I'll pay you triple the amount my wife is paying,” I said, and his eyes grew like giant saucers. I could see the surprise as plain as day on his face turn into joy and then settle in a skeptical frown.“How do I know you're not just some criminal claiming to be my client's husband for a sinister reason?” he countered, his brow arched as he stared back at me accusingly, and I couldn't help but chuckle.“If I were some lowly criminal, I wouldn't be offering to pay you triple t

Facing the Ghost of Christmas Past

Julia“Your what?!” I echoed, watching as his grey orbs twinkled with mirth and mischief. He took a step closer to me; he was so close that I could feel the warmth emanating from his body. He towered over me that I had to tilt my head back to meet his gaze, my frown deepening.“What are you doing?” I asked, swallowing when he took another step, and I quickly took one back.“I wanna take a closer look at you,” he murmured, taking another step closer to me. “It's been too long,” he added, his tone low and gravelly.My eyes widened when he raised his hand and gasped, ready to take a step back, but he stopped, seeming to think better of it. He brought his hand to his head, dragging the red hat off in one go, revealing thick locks of dark hair that fell in unruly curls over his forehead, eerily identical to Lucien's.His stormy gaze met mine as he slowly pulled the fake white beard off his face, and I gasped, my eyes growing wide.“R-ryan,” I stuttered in shock, taking a step back in shock

A Mother's Worst Fear

JuliaAs soon as those words tumbled out through Ryan's lips, I felt my whole carefully concealed truth start to unravel before my eyes, and what's even more excruciatingly painful was the fact that there was nothing I could do about it.Lucien turned to look at me, wide-eyed, and in the corner of my eye, I saw Olivia coming down the stairs. I felt my heart beating wildly in my chest; I could almost swear they could hear it.“Is he telling the truth, Mommy?” Lucien asked, his tone small and breathless, but all I could do was glare daggers at Ryan, who was watching the drama he had single-handedly stirred up unfold.It irked me to no end how he had the power to ruin something I thought I had complete control over without much effort.I felt a small warm hand slide into mine, hanging idly by my side, and I looked down to see Olivia looking up at me, her eyes wide with questions.“Is he really our daddy?” she asked, staring up at me expectantly with those big, innocent eyes, but I couldn

Two Months of Chaos

Julia“A second chance,” he murmured, his steely gaze soft and pleading.“A second chance?” I echoed, chuckling dryly as I looked at him as though he'd just spouted another head. ”For what?!” I snapped.“After everything you've done, you still have the nerve to ask that?” I seethed, watching in contempt as his expression remained guarded.“Darling, I wasn't asking,” he scoffed, raising his hand and pushing a stray lock of hair behind my ear while his fingers lingered a second longer on my skin.“I'm making a proposition here; it's all up to you to accept,” he murmured.“You never loved them, not when you chose her over them,” I seethed, and his jaw ticked. I scoffed, realising I'd hit a nerve at the mention of Kathryn.“I've loved them since the first day I learnt you were pregnant with them, and I always will. Hell, I haven't stopped loving you, but you have left me no choice,” he rambled, his clenched fist trembling by his side.I swallowed thickly, thinking of ways to get out of

Close Encounter

RyanI watched her speed walk out of the living room, chuckling under my breath at how cute she was for trying to hide her blush.How could I not have noticed the flash of colour across her cheek and her neck when even something as little as a bat of her thick lashes catches my attention?I could stare at her all day, every day, and still wouldn't get over how beautiful she was. Seeing her in person after so long, I wondered how I'd managed to keep myself away from her for so long. Now that she was near, I knew I couldn't bear the thought of leaving ever again.Grabbing my briefcase off the coffee table, I followed after her a few minutes later, trudging up the familiar stairs as my large fingers skimmed over the bannister.I hated that it took threatening to take custody of the twins for her to agree to my proposition. I could never take the children away from her; I'd rather die than do that to the mother of my children and the love of my life, but she didn't need to know that.I st

Daddy's Home

JuliaThe second I walked out of his bedroom, it was as though I was immediately drenched in ice-cold water.“Fuck!” I cursed, pulling at the roots of my hair as the scene of how I'd acted like a fucking hormonal teenager before him replayed in my head.It was like I had no control over my body, but a small voice in the recesses of my mind whispered otherwise, but I was in denial to ever admit any of it was of my own volition.“It only happened because I hadn't gotten laid in so long; yes, that must be it,” I whispered underneath my breath, trying to convince myself that that must be the reason why my body had responded the way it did.I rushed down the stairs, my cheeks still burning from my earlier encounter with Ryan. As I walked into the dining room, all heads turned to me. The twins were already seated opposite each other at the dinner table.As I made to walk towards the kitchen, Lucien's words stopped me short in my tracks.“Why are your cheeks red, Mommy?” Lucien asked, tiltin

Uninvited Guest

Julia “That is not the reason I said we can't go,” I deadpanned, my eyes meeting Ryan's, who was now leaning back against the headrest of his seat with an expression I couldn't decipher. “Then what was the reason?” Ryan asked, arching a brow in question, and I frowned deeply. “That is none of your business,” I retorted, and he chuckled low, the deep timbre of his voice causing a shiver to run down my spine. “It is my business, love, he replied calmly, a small smile playing on his lips that did nothing but infuriate me. If he was offended by my snarky retort, he didn't show it; rather, his stormy gaze held a hint of amusement. “You don't get to decide that,” I stated, my tone laced with finality, and he chuckled. “Why don't you tell me why you're so against the kids having a bit of fun? I'd like to hear it,” he smirked, and I glared daggers at him. He knew damn well it was because of him, but I couldn't admit that, at least not in front of the kids, because I knew a torrent o

Making an Impression

RyanRyan Leaving the house after breakfast wasn't what I wanted, but I had to if I was going to win the game Julia was playing at. Parking my car in the parking lot of the five-story office building, I got out. Quickening my pace when I got to the front desk.I realised how so much had changed within the five years I'd been gone, leaving my law firm in the care of a professional manager. The receptionist didn't recognise me immediately as she looked up at me, her expression bored but polite.“Welcome to Ryan Thompson & Associates. What can I do for you, sir?” she said all in one breath.“I'm here to meet Attorney Damon Aurelio,” I responded, and she nodded, her red lipstick-covered lips set in a thin line.“Do you have an appointment?” she asked in an equally professional tone. “Well, not exactly,” I trailed off, tilting my head to the side with a sheepish smile.“I'm sorry, but you have to make an appointment, sir,” she clarified, and I nodded. “I know, but he's expecting me; you ca

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