All Chapters of Stolen Night With My Brother In Law: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

KATHRYN POV“Iris," she said with a softer voice now. It was still clear. Like she had every right to say his name that way.Then.His face changed a little. “Margaret," he said. This time his tone was familiar. Like they had known each other for a long time. "What have you been up to?” he asked her.That question wasn’t just polite, It was personal.She smiled immediately. Her lips curved easily. Like there was no space between them. Before I could really understand what was happening…She stepped forward and hugged him really tight.Not just a quick greeting. A real hug. Her arms were all around him.I stood there, holding the shopping bags in one hand. My posture was steady. My thoughts weren’t. Because I didn’t know what I was supposed to feel. I knew something felt odd.I didn’t like that.They pulled apart after a moment. She didn’t step back far. The space between them was still too familiar.That was when Iris finally remembered I was there.“Kathryn,” he said. He turned a li

IRIS POVThe moment Kathryn disappeared through the door with Celine everything outside changed. "What the hell was that?" Jacob did not waste time, he demanded, his voice tight and angry while he stepped toward me with a force that tried to look controlled.I did not answer immediately and that pause was on purpose. I slowly put my hands in my pockets, my face calm and almost amused while I looked at Jacob."What did it look like?" I replied finally my tone was not bothered, while the corner of my lips lifted slightly not enough to be friendly but enough to provoke.Jacobs' jaw tightened, his frustration becoming more reckless. "You think I do not see what you are doing?" he said, his voice rising a little. "Your plan all along has been to take everything I have worked for... And now you are going after my woman too."That statement made Anna frown hard.."What the fuck..." she snapped immediately, her head turning sharply toward him while her brows pulled together in surprise. "Who

JACOB POVThe door slammed open behind me before I could even take two steps forward. Anna walked in like she owned the place, her heels clicking on the floor with annoying sounds. I turned to face her slowly."What was that there?" I asked her, my voice was low. Had an edge to it. "Why can't you just be quiet and be cordial for once. Act like you understand where you are Anna?"She stopped a step away from me. Then she laughed. It was not a laugh or a nervous one. It was like I had just told the joke she had heard all day. The sound of her laughter scraped against my nerves in a way that I did not like."Cordial?" she repeated, her tone mocking. "You're asking me to be cordial Jacob?"She took another step closer to me, her eyes narrowing. I felt my jaw tighten even before she continued."Look at you Jacob," she said, her voice sharper. "You're standing here asking for peace and cordial while Iris walks out of this house with Kathryn and your daughter like it's nothing."That hit m

KATHRYN POVThe moment we pulled up to the restaurant I felt a change in the air before I even got out of the car. Everything about the place seemed to scream luxury. “Stay close," I said softly. My voice was calm.Celine nodded eagerly. “I see statues, mommy," she said excitedly. She pointed ahead. I followed her gaze. Tall sculpted figures stood along the hallway. Each one was carved carefully.I smiled a little. I let myself get caught up in her excitement as I stayed alert.“They’re art pieces," I explained softly. I guided her as we walked. My tone was patient. "People make them tell stories. Sometimes they show history or emotions.”“Do they talk?" she asked innocently. Her voice was full of wonder. That made me laugh quietly. “Not at all, " I replied while looking down at her. She nodded and seemed to understand. When I looked up again I saw Iris watching us, and when he realized I saw him, he stylishly looked away.Celine's excitement filled the space. She kept pointing a

KATHRYN POVMy eyes went to Celine and the second she saw me her face lit up. “Mommy," she said. Her voice had a complaint mixed with excitement. "I’ve been waiting for you.”I let out a breath I didn’t realize I was holding. I walked toward her with a smile. “I didn’t know I was taking that long," I said gently. I brushed a hand over her hair as I leaned down. She kept looking at me like she wanted to say something.Before she could ask anything Iris stepped back into the moment. The timing felt too intentional to ignore.He pulled his chair out. Sat down beside us. His movements were smooth and controlled. That silence felt heavier than any argument.Celine however filled that space without trying. Her excitement had nothing to do with tension or secrets.“Mommy,” she said again. This time it was softer. Her small hand reached toward mine. “Is everything alright, you've been quiet.”The question caught me off guard. I turned to her fully. I forced my voice to stay steady. “I’m