All Chapters of Hiding The Devil Billionaire's Daughter : Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

ZURI'S POINT OF VIEW “Mommy, are we moving again?”Summer’s voice followed me around the bedroom as I folded her dresses into suitcases—every last one of her things, packed and ready to go.“Baby, we talked about this. We’re going to live with Grandma and Daddy now. Remember?”Her little face creased with a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Do we have to live with them, Mommy?” She’d never warmed to Helios, and who could blame her? His first impression had been as sharp and cold as the blade of a knife. Then again, I’d never liked my boss much either—him, with the temper of a dragon and the arrogance to match.But bitterness had no place in Summer’s heart. I wouldn’t let her grow up carrying anger like a stone. She deserved a chance to know her father, even if I wanted nothing to do with him. I only hoped he’d try to make things right for her sake.The doorbell chimed the moment we zipped the last case shut. Nanny Tams opened the door, then turned back to me with quiet formali

ZURI'S POINT OF VIEW I fought to calm Summer down—her sobs came in harsh, ragged waves, so violent I feared she’d stop breathing altogether. Only when I whispered that her father had left did her body finally go slack against mine. I knew she was traumatized. She hadn’t let go of me once since she’d walked in on us—her small hands clamped tight around my waist, her eyes wide with terror. She never should have seen that. Never should have watched him lay a hand on me. That image would haunt her long after tonight was over. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher had bombarded me with questions, and I’d lied through my teeth—just a disagreement, she hates seeing anyone upset with me. They’d bought it, thank god. Now we lie side by side in bed, her head on my chest, her breath warm against my skin. I hum and run my fingers through her hair, trying to lull her to sleep, but she stays awake—her silence heavier than any cry. I’m terrified she’ll be up all night, exh