บททั้งหมดของ Breaking Her at Thanksgiving: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

“Wait, you mean Ronan? Ronan Alvarez? The same one we all know?” “Yes, Chris, you heard me very clearly,” Lewis answered hurriedly as he dug through drawers, his wardrobe, and even travelling bags, searching for something that made him uneasy. Chris scoffed on the other end, surprise and disbelief in his voice. “How did all of that even happen? You said she didn’t even know him while you still had your fashion house.” Lewis paused and stared at the phone like he wanted to jump through it and maybe punch Chris in the face. But he exhaled sharply and continued searching. “Well, I thought they didn’t know each other. But now I’m starting to think they were having an affair behind my back.” “Nah,” Chris said immediately. “I don’t buy that.” Lewis dragged a large suitcase onto the bed and opened it, desperately throwing out clothes—suits, dresses, shoes, robes. “You’re supporting Solene?” Chris paused and seemed to gulp a liquid. “You of all people should know Solene is

The next morning, Solene sat in front of her dresser, her eyes lingering on the diamond necklace resting against her collarbone.Somehow, Ronan had managed to convince her that attending would give her brand more exposure.And frankly…she had thought about it.She rarely went out with him.It was almost like she avoided being seen beside him. Every time he invited her to an auction or a charity gala, she declined. Not on purpose, though, but there was always some excuse.Why? She didn’t know.But this time, she’d agreed quite easily. She had even told Mary to make sure Ari was either asleep or out of the house before they left.She let her dark hair fall over her shoulders and tucked one side behind her ear.Then her reddened lips curved into a smile at the image staring back at her, pride pulling her shoulders up.She’d grown twice as beautiful over the years. And each time she looked into the mirror, she was slightly more grateful she’d walked away from being Mrs Crawford.Finally,

The event started in full about three minutes later. And throughout it, Solene smiled whenever Ronan squeezed her hand gently, even though she could feel eyes burning into the back of her neck.There was no way she would let Linda see the rage bubbling inside her. She respected her and Ronan’s reputation, and she wasn’t about to lose control and cause a scene in a place like that.Still, even as she sat there, she couldn’t get Linda’s words out of her head. Or the look in her eyes while she said them.That wasn’t anger.That was raw jealousy and some kind of triumph that she was now with Lewis.‘Are you really mad about that?’‘No,’ Solene tried to argue in her head.She wasn’t mad, she was hurt. Because never, not once, had she imagined Linda would speak to her that way.And the talk about Atlas?Yes, Atlas was her closest sibling—especially after their father died. Their mother had gone distant after the burial. And at the ages they were then, sticking together wasn’t optional. It

Lewis gripped the steering wheel tightly, a slight crease between his brows as he watched the road.He drove slower than usual, almost like he was deliberately to avoid overtaking anyone.His mind was everywhere and nowhere at once. And every few seconds, it circled back to the child he had seen in Solene’s arms.His flesh and blood. No DNA test needed.It had been almost impossible to believe at first. But the doctor’s call three years ago had planted something inside him—some kind of need. A claim.That child was his.But how could he even begin to fix this?“Lewis?” He turned briefly, suddenly remembering Linda was in the car with him.“You’re quiet.” Her voice was soft, her eyes fixed on the side of his face like she was trying to read what he wouldn’t say.“I’m okay. Just…work.” He replied. “The jewels weren’t shipped on time. And I lost a client.” He lied.“Oh, that’s too bad.” He forced a small smile. “It’s fine. There are plenty more.”Silence. As if Linda was trying to choo

A few people had gathered around. Mostly people from the aisle she’d stormed out of, along with a couple of attendants who had been alerted.They stood around, trying to make sense of the scene in front of them all while thankful that she’d found her child.But Solene was angrier than she was shaken. Her heart was still racing, yet the fear had already crawled into fury. She didn’t even process the fact that Ari had just whispered her father’s name into her ear.But Ari looked so pleased after the whisper that she didn’t feel remorseful or notice the way her mother’s brows were furrowed. She just swung her leg and played with Solene’s hair.Lewis shoved a hand into his pocket, his voice low. “I didn’t take her. If that’s what you’re thinking.”“But you spoke to her.”Lewis wanted to raise a brow and defend his right, but remained quiet. “I saw her run up the aisle, and I had to stop her.” He said evenly. “You really need to pay more attention to her.”Solene scoffed. “You’re one to sp