All Chapters of TERMS OF AFFECTION: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Chapter 42 ANNIKA “Aunt Annika!” Sophie ran into my arms, tears filled her eyes as she wrapped her arms around my neck, holding me tight, burying her face there. I lifted her into my arms, wrapping her legs around my body as I gently patted her back. “Shh, it’s okay darling, I’m here,” I whispered, soft, gentle. I walked deeper into the living room. I gestured to the nanny, handing her my car keys, “The clothes are in the trunk, can you bring them out?” I asked softly. She didn’t think twice, she nodded, took the keys from me, and dashed out of the room immediately. I continued to comfort Sophie. “Sophie, it’s okay, baby, I’m here,” I assured her. “He forgot my clothes, he didn’t give me a kiss before he left the house.” She cried. Isaiah had never for a moment neglected his daughter. Isaiah had given up on a multi-million dollar deal to pick up Sophie from school. Sophie is used to Isaiah moving Heaven and earth for her and for someone who didn’t grow up with a mother, Isaiah

Chapter 44ISAIAH“You are joking!” I hissed as I walked into my office, yanking the document from Jerald’s hands. He was standing, looking just as pissed off as I was. His fingers ran through his hair, teeth gritted. I opened the document and truth be told, Mirabel sued me for keeping our child away from her. “There is no way in hell she would be winning this case.”“Not on my watch.” He grunted, “You took care of Sophie all by yourself for the last seven years while she was out there playing wannabe on TV screens, I am not letting her take Sophie away from you.” He blurted.I shook my head, “Taking Sophie away from me is not just what I want, I don’t want her anywhere near my child. I don’t even want her to breathe the same air, Jerald…keep that thing away from my child.” My voice was dark and deep.Jerald nodded. Without thinking much he pulled out his phone and called his wife, “Honey, I am going to be home late, I have a last-minute case I need to get settled before morning.” He

Chapter 46 ANNIKA “Sorry, you're— Uhm—” I stuttered, words stuck in my throat. My eyes dart towards Isaiah, then back to this beautiful woman I have only seen on my TV screen. I had always known who she was. Isaiah told me once. And he made sure to let me know she was not to be mentioned around him. She was the woman who abandoned Sophie. The woman who bore his favorite person in the world. The woman who made it possible for him to have a jewel as beautiful as Sophie. And the woman who caused him his greatest heartache was not because she divorced him but because she left Sophie and never visited or called in the last seven years. That woman is standing in front of me, smiling beautifully and stretching her hands out to m, stretchingor me to take her hands. Did I hear her correctly? She had been with Isaiah the whole day? Was she the reason he didn't come to Sophie’s school function? Was she the reason Isaiah had been distant? Is she the secret he has been keeping from me recently

Chapter 48 ISAIAH I stormed towards the door. Mantes was standing there with Mirabel behind him. She didn’t look good, she looked like she was conflicted but how can I be sure she’s not even acting. “I’m sorry, I had no choice. If I had waited, you wouldn’t let me see her and I really want to try here.” She begged, her voice shaking, her hands trembling. Her throat bobbed as she stepped inside. I exhaled sharply. I turned to Annika and Sophie. Sophie still had her phone with her, still on the call with Rune and she was still in Annika’s arms. I saw the look on Annika’s face as soon as she saw Mirabel, her tightened hands around Sophie loosen and she had this look in her face that felt like holding Sophie was wrong in front of Mirabel. I hated it. Annika had every right to hold my daughter. Hell, Annika is more of a mother to Sophie than Mirabel would ever be. Showering Sophie with love was the least Annika could do to help Sophie adjust to a life without her mother. Annika’s fam

Chapter 50 ANNIKA “Good morning, it’s so nice to meet you. I am Sophie’s mum. I know Isaiah kept it a secret but he did it because I wanted to focus on my career but it’s really nice to meet you.” I stood, speechless, as I watched someone who I presume was her manager hand out things to the staff, who looked just as confused as I was. Well, I am not entirely confused. I know she is Sophie’s mum, but I am mostly confused by the backstory she just created and by her showing up at the office. I saw Lulu gaze at me from the other end of the room. She had every question written all over her face and she was storming towards me for answers. “What the hell? She is Sophie’s mum? Is that true?” She asked before I could answer she threw another question at me, “The boss never told anyone to protect her career? Does that mean they are still together? But what about you? But the Boss doesn’t look like a cheater, Annika, say something, what the hell is going on?” “I will say something if you