All Chapters of Her Return, His Regret : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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031 Conered to bits

***~~Jenaya~~***We exited off the highway, and instead Tyler took some back roads.He seems to know his way around, but I guess that's why the boss hired him full term.Finally, he pulls the car to a stop a few blocks away from my apartment.That's where he'd stop, he obviously can't get past that. We'd have to walk through the narrow road to my house.I started to feel bad for my poor Liam that insisted on coming with me.I turn to Liam, who lifts his brows as soon as the car stopped.“You live here?” He asks, staring out the window, eyes wide with wonder.I shake my head. “No, Liam. But it's close by. Do you mind if we walk to my house?”His eyes lights up, much to my surprise. “No, Auntie Naya. I love to walk,”A chuckle slips out of my mouth, and I ruffle his hair gently. “You do?”He nods quickly.“I'll take you for a walk often then,”The way his smile spreads even wider tells me he loves it, and it warms my heart.“I'll call you when he's set to go home,” I tell Tyler, who si

032 This is all fucked up

***~~Knox~~***It's not the sight of the kid that has me staring.Marcus had reported it.A kid.Her boss's son, it seems.But this little tornado, dark hair, ocean blue eyes— everything about him just feels like I'm staring at a mini version of…Soren.He stood silently as he looked me up and down.Then, he smiles.I blink.I do not like kids. They're unbearable, cried a lot. I can't deal. And to be fair, they do not like me either.I often scare them away.But not this one.He grins at me.And for some twisted reason I smiled back. It's subtle but it beats me.He inches closer, his eyes pinned on me with wonder.Jenaya crouch down, ruffling his hair. “Maybe it's time to try other stuff,”His brows lifts. “Like what?”Naya smiles, and stand. “Bake a cake.”His eyes lights up, which means he's very much interested.I stared at them.Is it odd if I say I'm jealous of a kid?Jenaya finally turns to me. “You should leave,” she strained, voice low, and cold.But the kid steps forward, st

033 Come to dinner with me

***~~ Dahlia~~***I signed the contract over the weekend and had Jenaya deliver it to Sam.It's official. Soren and I would be working on this together.Right now, I just finished a meeting with a brand and I'm currently on my way to Soren's site.I had asked for a request though, to handle materials, providing solid reasons.I haven't gotten a feedback yet, but surely I will.My lips curls. I lean back into the backseat and hopped on a quick call with my manager at Deloitte.Half an hour later, Tyler drives into this large land and park just beside a car I recognize as Soren's.I take a steady breath, slip on a trained smile and step out of the car.Soren spots me immediately.“Over here, Dahlia.” he calls, waving.The gravel crunches beneath my flats as I approach, each step measured.“Hi, Mr Lancaster,” I say tersely.He smiles.I'd actually prefer if he didn't, he turns to the man beside him. “This is Philip, the construction manager,”The man's eyes shifts to me, head to toe.T

034 Playing games

***~~Dahlia~~***He did this on purpose.That's for sure.A waiter greets us with a warm smile as we neared the end of the room, the only soul in sight.Soren walks over and pulls out the chair for me.I don't sit.I don't need to. This isn't a romantic date and I'd like us to act like it's not.I reach for the other chair, pull it out and settle in.His eyes trails me, but he sits down.I clear my throat. “You wanted to discuss the drafts,” I say, diving right into it.But he stays silent, eyes on me.Suddenly he pulls a photo from his suit jacket, hesitates for a beat, before he pushes it to me.My heart limps as I see it.Our wedding photo.But I don't take it, and I don't react. I just keep a straight face.He exhales. “I know you probably don't remember, but we were married, Dahlia. Still married,”I tense but I don't let it show.Wait.He actually bought that?I want to roll my eyes, but I don't. Instead I steady my tone as I say. “Right. I can't remember anything from before

035 Done being civil

***~~Soren~~***I actually do want to help.I've carried this guilt for far too long, and seeing Lilah alive makes me want to get it right this time.But she doesn't want me close.I thought the photo might help stir her up.Help her remember.It didn't.She got defensive, like really defensive, and now I can't help but think…is this really a memory lapse?I don't care how this goes, or what it is.It won't derail me.Delilah isn't dead. I've got a chance to do right by her.No matter what it takes.I'll have to stick around long enough to make her want to remember.And I think I've taken a leap by getting her on this project.*****Eunice, my father's secretary has been calling and texting me for a while now.I'm more than certain it has everything to do with my interview a couple of days ago.And the news of my partnership with Delilah must've gotten to them.I ignored all of her calls, deleting her texts as it enters.But this morning, my father called me himself, followed by a t

036 Temptation in human form

***~~Jenaya~~***I toss and turn on my bed, unable to sleep.My mind's all over the place.I'm moving on fine, that's how it all seems, but sometimes I just can't help but think about him.Kelvin.And all his deceit and lies.Sometimes I blame myself, some days I blame the bastard, generally I blame fate for making our paths cross.I let out a deep, frustrated sigh and sit up straighter, tossing the covers aside.I grab my phone.“Snow, can I come over?” I type and send, waiting.Her response comes in quickly.“I'm at the club with Jordan,” it reads. “Come hang out with us,”“Text me the address,” I put my phone down and leap out of the bed, suddenly energized.I head for the bathroom, have a quick bath, and throw in a red backless dress I got from a thrift store a week ago.I look like…well, me. Gorgeous in anything I put on, thrifted or branded, I'm just that girl.I call for a cab, and before I know it, I'm on my way to a club, to clear my mind.****The club is buzzing as usual.

037 The man in my shadow

***~~Jenaya~~***I wrench my hand free and spin.My breathing is ragged.“What's this, Knox?” I say, my voice throaty. “An upgraded form of stalking?” I let out, trying to sound angrier than I feel.His mouth twist as he pushes off the door, inching closer.I step back, then another but before my back could hit the tiled wall, his hand found my waist, pulling me into him.I stiffen.He leans in, surprisingly I let him.I don't struggle to get him off me.My body jolts like I've been shocked. My breath hitches.God.What the hell is wrong with me?I swallow, my skin burns from his touch, my body buzzing like it's been plugged into an electric fence.We're barely an inch apart, his breath warm against my skin, my heart races, fast.Then he stops, my heart stops with him.Was I expecting him to kiss me?His eyes rakes all over me, inch by inch, his jaw ticks, then he tilts his head. “Showing up in this tiny dress, all for what?” His eyes darkens. “Have all the men gwaking at you?”Ther

038 He's Soren's?

***~~Dahlia~~***I spent the entire Saturday trying to get Liam ready for his role play in school.He insists he wants to be pilot, and 've already gotten him the perfect outfit of which he liked.It's Jenaya's off day, which means it's just the two of us…well, except if Meghan drops by.But she won't, she's got this thing with a client that's been taking all of her time lately.I scroll through my laptop, tilting my head, already sick of working.Liam is playing game on his tablet.I haven't had time to take Liam out, like really go out. My workload has been crazy, and shuffling business here and in LA can be exhausting.No complaints here though…I prayed for this, hoped for it, and now it's here.Still, I've to adjust and put my son first, because before all of this affluence, I was a mom. I still am.I let out a deep breath and shut my laptop. “You know what?” I say, dragging my boy's attention. “Let's go shopping,”Liam puts his tab down immediately, and got off the couch, a sof

039 Tangled emotions

***~~Jenaya~~***I practically jump into him, crashing my lips onto his— no hesitation, no warning, just heat and hunger wrapped in a kiss.Knox doesn't respond at first, he just stays still, letting me work on his mouth.I groan into him, my kiss rough, demanding, like if I let go I might never get this again.And I hate that I want it so badly.Slowly, he sets down his glass, his hands moving over to my waist.Everywhere he touches, burns.I can't seem to think straight, not even for a second.“I see this is a habit, climbing onto me, and forcing my hand,” he purrs into my mouth.“Just shut up and kiss me,”He dives right in.His kiss leaves me gasping for air, it's intense, raw, hungry. His hands are already in my hair, fisting it tight, angling my head while his mouth wrecks me.Then suddenly he stops, pulling away from me.My brain jolts, eyes flying open as I stare at him. “Why…did you stop?”He doesn't respond, just exhales and stands.A lump forms in my throat. I follow him,

040 Not a past

***~~Dahlia~~***Cameron always has a strange way of crawling into my skin.Liam looks like his father, sadly.. his eyes, his face, literally Soren.My boy only took after my smile, that's it.Anyone who sees him can tell, somehow.But that's just gene, because Liam's my son, and mine alone.And if Cameron thinks this unsettles me, then he's got to be a clown.I turn, my eyes darts at him. “I'm sorry, what was that?”He doesn't shrink. “Liam…he's Soren's son, isn't he?” he repeats, his voice firmer.“Liam's my son. I have no idea what you're talking about,”He takes a step toward me. “Who is his father then?”I chuckle and narrow my eyes at him. “And you're asking because you're?”His brows lifts, the corner of his mouth twitching. “It's simply yes or no, Dahlia— or should I say Delilah?”“I see you've been trailing me,” I let out and smile but it doesn't quite reach my eyes. “But you need not to. Perhaps you could use the time to fix your shit, Cameron.”His smile drops.I don't st

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