Ace lunged for my arm, his movements swift, but I was quicker. I twisted out of his grasp and darted toward the playroom, my sanctuary. He wouldn’t dare cause a scene there—not in front of the kids.“Aria, stop!” His voice carried an edge of irritation as he pursued me. I glanced over my shoulder, smirking, and sidestepped another attempt of his to grab me.“Give me the keys, Aria!” he bellowed, frustration crackling in his tone.Instead of answering, I stuck out my tongue, a childish act, but oh, so satisfying. The kids burst into laughter as they watched the scene unfold.Ace’s footsteps grew louder behind me, and I knew I couldn’t keep dodging him forever. When his hand finally closed around my arm, I didn’t resist. Instead, I tossed the keys to Lacey, the oldest of the group.“Lacey, run!” I shouted, my voice bubbling with laughter. “Don’t let him get them!”Lacey caught on quickly, her eyes gleaming with mischief as she darted around the room, clutching the keys tightly. Ace
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