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51~Velma’s POVI took a deep breath and let my grandfather see me again, not as the little girl he knew, but as someone who had walked through fire and come out alive.“Grandpa,” I said softly, “Theron… he invested in me when no one else would. The art galleries… they were scared of signing someone like me. They loved my work, yes, but they did not trust the girl behind it. They wanted proof, someone who had a name, a background, someone they could hold accountable. I was… nothing to them but a drawing with no face. I was so devastated. I thought maybe my talent would die before anyone saw it.”Grandpa’s eyes softened. He had seen a lot in his time, but I think he still could not imagine what it felt like to be invisible in the world that claimed to celebrate talent.“I was scared,” I admitted. “I didn’t know if I would ever be seen. Then… then Theron explained to me something I didn’t understand at first.” I paused, remembering how his words had felt like a shield.He had said, “Vel

53~Velma’s POVI nodded, still holding my grandfather’s hand, feeling the warmth and strength in it. I hadn’t even realized I’d been crying while telling him everything; my heart had carried so many memories that the tears just slipped out without asking. Grandpa noticed and handed me a tissue with that gentle smile that always made me feel lighter.We both laughed softly, a little embarrassed, and it felt good, like a weight lifted from both of us. “You’ve told quite a story, Velma,” he said, his voice calm but carrying pride. “I think even I need a moment to catch up with all of this.”I chuckled, dabbing at my eyes. “Grandpa… I didn’t even notice I was crying.”He shook his head, still smiling. “Emotions have a way of catching up to us. And it seems your story demanded it.”Then he glanced at the clock, and I realized it was late, far later than either of us had noticed. “I suppose… I should be heading back to the hospital,” he said slowly, a little reluctantly.I squeezed his han

55~Velma’s POVWe stepped outside, and the night breeze was soft. The lights of the restaurant reflected on the car windows, and I could hear the city around us, not loud, but alive. Theron opened the door, and I helped him settle Jaden in the back seat. I removed Jaden’s shoes so he could be comfortable, and I pulled the seat belt across his small body, hoping he would not wake up. He only shifted a little and then relaxed again.The driver started moving.“Do you want to rest when we get back to the hotel?” Theron asked.“I think I need you to fuck me, Sweetheart,” I replied.He stared at me intently and then kissed me.The kiss deepened without either of us planning it, like we were making up for every second we had spent being apart for the last few days.My hands moved to the back of his neck, holding him closer like I needed the contact to stay grounded. His arm came around my waist, pulling me gently toward him. The world outside the car disappeared. The lights, the road, the

57~Velma’s POVI woke up on Monday morning with my heart light, like I had rested for the first time in a very long while. The weekend had passed so gently. We ate together, we walked around the hotel and saw beautiful places inside, and we played games at the arcade with Jaden laughing loudly like he had no worries in this world. It felt peaceful.The arcade was buzzing with colors and sounds, lights flashing like tiny fireworks everywhere. Jaden’s eyes lit up the moment he stepped in, his little hands clapping together. I could not help but smile at him. Theron held my hand, his grip warm and steady, while he watched our son like he was seeing pure joy in motion. The smell of popcorn and the faint sugar from candy machines made the room feel like a place cut off from all worries.Jaden ran straight to the racing game first, pressing buttons excitedly and laughing every time the little car on the screen zoomed past the others. Theron knelt beside him, guiding his tiny hands on the s

59~Velma’s POVI looked at Theron with a playful frown, shaking my head. “I really don’t want to go to work today. It’s my birthday.”He laughed, that low, teasing sound that always made me melt. “Lazy ass,” he muttered, smirking. “Fine, go. But don’t stay too long, okay?”I raised an eyebrow at him. “And what about you? What are you going to do alone at home?”He grinned, shrugging like it was nothing. “I will check out at the hotel, bring our things home. I also have a deal to close at one company. That’s all. Easy day.”I nodded, biting my lip as a blush crept across my cheeks. “Okay. I’ll close early,” I said softly, leaning up to give him a quick kiss. He kissed me back gently, lingering just long enough to make my heart skip a beat.I turned to Jaden, who was bouncing slightly with excitement in his seat. “Come on, little man. Let’s get you to school.”Dropping him off felt bittersweet, he waved at me with that big smile that could light up the darkest day, and I waved back, fe