Semua Bab So Long, Mr. CEO. I'm Now With Your Brother : Bab 31 - Bab 40

ROXANNE "This is what Kylian and I have been discussing, mom," I broke the short silence that had enveloped the room, "he actually brought it up. He said you need to leave your job and your apartment.""Oh." Mom blinked, saying nothing."You know this mean you can't step feet outside this building for the main time, Mrs. Robertson. Just like you're officially no longer working for Josh and his mother. And you can't go home to get your stuff. You have to let whatever you have in that apartment go.""What?" Mom squeaked her disbelief. "But...""Mom, your life is more important than any personal belongings. Moreover, you don't really have much."Mom gave me a look.I heaved a sigh, feeling for her, "mom, please. This is for your own good. Those people chasing you might know where you live and will be coming for you there."Ethan shifted in my arms sleepily, he rubbed a small hand over his eyes and let out a hiccupy yawn. I placed a hand on his back, caressing in circles to help him ease

VANESSA "No." Roxanne uttered coldly, "we'll deal with this legally." Then she ended the call.For a moment, no one said anything. Patricia and Josh exchanged glances, then their eyes rounded on me. Chalking nerves and a bit of fear, I put on my haughtiest of stare, "what?""Are you sure you didn't touch your son?" Patricia asked, repeating the same question for the second time. "Yes, babe," Josh's tone was careful not to accuse, "are you sure?""Are you guys questioning me?" A perfectly carved brow arched, "wait. You guys don't believe me?" I feigned hurt, especially at Josh who squirmed. Patricia shifted uncomfortably, looking at her son. "It's not that. But she said she has evidence. We need to know what the evidence is. To just understand so in case Roxanne...""We are here worried over Roxanne like she has some kind of connection or wealth to intimidate us? Have you forgotten who she is?" I made sure they heard my emphasis on 'she'. Josh drew a breath. "We can easily squas

ROXANNE "Does pasta and meatballs sounds good or we should have rice and salmon?" It was almost dinnertime on that same day. Mom and I were having a mindless that had gradually shifted to talks of what to have for the night. The fridge was fully stocked and even the pantry. So whatever we wanted to eat would be available. Ethan was playing with his set of toys in the living room, and loving the new crocs he'd been wearing since morning.My mind would stray to Kylian from time to time, wondering where he was and when he would be home. I appreciated his gift but after thinking hard and deep, I knew the attraction I felt towards him needed to stop and while I hadn't told mom yet, I had decided I was going to give his gift back to him. Expensive gifts, as I've come to learn, were for lovers and romantic partners, even close, loved family members or a dearest friend. I fell into neither of these categories.I was the girl he was helping finding her identity and he had told me himself

ROXANNE The afternoon was bright, with the sun bearing down gently — as though it was in a good mood, not wanting to scorch the skin of whoever walked beneath its beam. However, it was hot enough to have my throat dry and Ethan crying for ice cream just as soon as we stepped out of the vehicle.Kylian walked calmly behind us. His presence looming like a bodyguard. We were going shopping. Kylian believed there were more things Ethan needed. More clothes. More footwear. Toys, books and video games for kids.I had fought with him on that, but he'd disregarded my protests.Ethan now had his own room. Kylian had singlehandedly painted and constructed and prepared a room in the penthouse. By the time he was done, the room had turned from a clean, bare room with fresh white paint to a sky blue with splatters of white, and designs of animated characters on the walls. A bed he had made himself, suitable for a boy of Ethan's age was now in the middle of his new room. Ethan had decided to h

ROXANNE"You could've let me start my job today." I whined, climbing into the passenger side.Yes, I was anticipating going on this drive to meet — though unplanned — with this doctor who had chosen to save my life six years ago. But the first job I'd gotten was about to fly out the window. Kylian spared me a look that made me feel foolish, and proceeded to give me a small, amused shake of his head. "What?" A frown imprinted itself on my forehead without invitation, I strapped myself in. "You're about to find your place in the Gilmore family and you're thinking about a job that pays pitiful salary compared to your position as a Gilmore."While he had a point, I countered, "it's an honest job, Kylian. And yes, I'm not disputing my possible place in the Gilmore family. But I don't want to get ahead of myself. What if whatever happened was something that can not legally be undone? What if my share, if I turn out to be part of the Gilmore, is long gone? That Vanessa and her parents hav