Hired a Gigolo, Got a Billionaire
Cross sat beside me, still, hands folded over his folder.
For one second, I was certain the whole world had rehearsed this scene.
Except me.
The judge kept talking, like he was closing a contract.
"…the child is to be transferred within 24 hours, peacefully, with the presence of counsel if necessary."
Transferred.
The word hit me like something solid.
I blinked, and the thought came late. Stupid. Impossible.
They're taking Bella from me.
My throat closed. My heart started beating in the wrong place, too loud, uneven. I looked at Cross like he was an emergency exit.
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