Semua Bab LOVE'S OVERRATED: Mr. Sterling, We're Over!: Bab 121 - Bab 130

Olivia Barnett POVJosh looked at me with an injured expression on his face. He tried to hide it, but it was there in his eyes.Maybe it was because I had known him for years. That is why I can recognize his expression for what it is.And somehow seeing it made me sad, too.“I understand. I won’t ask for shortcuts, and I won’t pressure you again. I already realized that if I wanted to get you back, it should be on your terms.“I nodded and smiled.Now, he’s finally learning.“I can’t force you to love me again, but I can’t work on it, right?” He looked like Leo when he focused his undivided attention on me while he waited for my agreement.I smiled and nodded.This time, my smile was more genuine. I felt more at peace with myself.A broken trust takes time to rebuild.“I love you.” He told me.I nodded. “Thank you. But don’t expect me to believe it now.”He nodded.“I know you don’t believe me now. I had inculcated it in your head several times in the past that I don’t love you. But

Josh Morgan Sterling POVThere is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.This is what came to my mind after witnessing first-hand the feral look on Olivia’s face. The determination in her eyes made me realize that I do not want to offend her in the future, especially if the issue concerns our children.“You b*tch!” Daisy shrieked after Olivia yanked her hair hard.“Let me show you, I can be bitchier than a b*tch!” She spats out, but she hasn't released her hold on Daisy’s hair.The latter had been crying so hard. She curled her fingers and clawed at Olivia’s face, but every time she did that, Olivia would yank her.She also has help. Leo hasn’t stepped away from stepping on the hem of her dress, restricting her movement.Ivy wiggled in my arms. She wanted to be put down, so I let her.When her feet reached the ground, she ran toward her mother and brother and kicked Daisy on the butt.This time, she howled in pain. Her eyes flashed fire with fury, indignation, and humi

Daisy Cobbs POV“Quiet! I am not finished yet!” Dad bellowed, and I shrank back in fear.Mom held me close. Her arms wrapped protectively around me while Dad looked at me like he wanted to lay his fist on me, but he was trying to control himself, maybe because we were at the police station.“You are a disgrace!”“What did my daughter do?” Mom looked clueless, and so that wretched Lucas very neatly presented to the whole station a USB flash drive, and we all watched what happened from the time I stepped foot at the Sterling estate.My jaw clenched when the children began to cry, and I dragged one of Olivia’s children when she began to talk back at me.When it ended, I cried out.“The footage is incomplete. You should have shown the police what that b*tch Olivia and her children did to me.”“She was a mother protecting her children. You made them cry. You hurt them. Olivia did not do anything wrong.”“But she slapped me and yanked my hair. She hurt me, too.” I showed everyone my cheek

Josh Morgan Sterling POVWhen I got back with the refreshments and snacks, Ivy was already scowling.“What took you so long, Daddy?” She demanded, hands on her hips. She was already standing near the table. The floater was already discarded on the mossy green ground.I tapped the tip of her nose affectionately and kissed the top of her forehead when I got near her.I placed the tray on the table, picked up her juice, and handed it to her.“Careful.” I cautioned.She pursed her lips at me. “I am always careful, Daddy.” She told me before drinking from the glass.She did not let go until it was half-empty.“The juice was great.” She nodded approvingly.“Leo? Zoe? Come drink your juice.” I said before I picked up Olivia’s glass and sank my legs into the water.When I reached the floor, I waded in the knee-deep water, glass over my head, until I reached her.“Here’s yours. Special delivery.” I said, and bit my lip because she looked flustered again.Her reaction made me feel confident tha

Josh Morgan Sterling POVThen, I felt it, the tears that had been buried deep inside me. It brimmed my eyes and streamed down my cheeks, burning the skin in its path.I tasted its saltiness when it passed my lips. My hands lifted to quickly brush it away. I rubbed my face with both hands. My shoulders shook with my own pain.I could not believe that I would tell my deepest secrets to anyone. And they were my kids, too.It just happened.It was not forced.I was not trying to gain their sympathy. But sometimes, when you bottled things up inside, it was not so easy to let go. It hurts too much.It felt as if the truth had been torn off m