CHAPTER 128 CHLOE’S POV “I am so tired,” I groaned as Adele disturbed me trying to get my attention. Understanding that I was the only parent always there for her, I had to focus fully on her. At times, I wished we were living with her dad, it would have been easier but I had to make it work anyways. “Okay, I think you need a quick nap.” I mumbled as she kept uttering incoherent words. Wriggling out of my grip once she noticed what I was about to do, I knew I was in for it today. “Just be careful,” I told her as she went over to her numerous toys searching for the one to play with. Heading to the kitchen for some snacks as I could feel my stomach rumble aggressively, I remembered I hadn’t really been online. Being so busy nowadays with Adele and work, I barely had time for socials. Taking some cookies and a cup of juice, I headed back to the playing room with Adele as I grabbed my phone out of my pocket. Several notifications buzzed through my phone as I noti
CHAPTER 129 CHLOE’S POV Embarrassment was the least of what I was facing right now, my words already turning to rubbish. I kept quiet and heaved a long breath before staring at Nathan, who just stared relaxed. “I am sorry for that,” I apologized with a light chuckle and he only nodded. “What’s wrong Chloe?” He asked in a firm tone and I sat upright. “Many things have been going online for quite a while now,” I started saying gently and paused to notice his reaction but it was expressionless. “Go on..” he urged after a long pause. Clearing my throat carefully, I turned back to him. “I just feel like you shouldn’t be making public relationships like that without informing me or anything,” I added again and waited for his response but he didn’t make any. “I honestly don’t know what our relationship is, it isn’t defined and I am a bit confused,” I told him and he chuckled a bit. “Did I say anything funny?” I asked in an innocent voice. I knew what I was doing qui
CHAPTER 130 CHLOE’S POV “I will sign the divorce papers, but you can never have access to Adele again,” I announced with a light smile and he looked at me with a shrug. “Are you fine with that?” He rather asked and I stared at him confused. This wasn’t Nathan, I was sure if it. Something was definitely wrong. “Are you being for real?” I asked after getting my voice back, the shock I had received today was just too much. “Why are you acting this way, I have agreed to all your terms but you still find something to complain about.” Nathan said and I chuckled slightly. This wasn’t the Nathan I knew, it felt so surreal. Nathan was always showing love to Adele so when did all of this happen. “I thought you were very responsible, all your acts. Everything sounds convincing, I was foolish thinking we could get back together,” I started saying. “You are not even thinking about our daughter in all of this. How do you think she will feel hearing this?” I started asking. “She i
CHAPTER 131 NATHAN’S POV Getting into the car, I hit my fist on the steering as I felt angry with myself. I didn’t want to do this but Cameron kept forcing me. Seeing her so hurt really made me feel bad, I couldn’t bare to see her that sad. Cameron was right after all, I had feelings for her. After we seperated, I had thought all my feelings would die down but I guess I was lying to myself. What happened today just made me realize the truth. Turning on the engine, I drove speedily to my house as I couldn’t think properly. After what I had witnessed, I knew she was broken. I had broken her so badly that I wasn’t sure she could recover that easily. Seeing the way she was fighting back her pool of tears just made my heart ache so much. I loved Adele so much and I could practically do anything for her, all of this was just a stupid plan that I was following. I hated everything that was suddenly happening, wanting all of this to be over. I wished I could reverse the ti
CHAPTER 132 CHLOE’S POV Days had passed, slowly turning to weeks and I was getting over it. Expecting a call from Nathan was pointless as he didn’t even make any move or action of that sort, deciding to face my daughter and make sure she becomes the best in life. Addison was also here to help, we had resolved our little issue and things were going well. Having a best friend like her was amazing, she wasn’t only my best friend. She had turned family now and I loved her so much. Though we fight at times, I know she was doing everything for my benefit. She always had me in mind in whatever she does. “I think you should go for the event, else people might start talking,” Addison said and i shrugged. “I don’t care, I can’t keep faking happiness all because of other people,” I simply said and she nodded. I wanted to be alone right now, with ny daughter. That was all I wanted. I felt very betrayed about what had been happening and honestly, speaking to people made it wor
133As I stumbled out of the party, my head was spinning. I couldn't believe what Lily had just said to me. She had been relentless in her attempts to trigger me, but I refused to give her the satisfaction.I stood outside the patio, breathing in some fresh air and trying to calm myself. I felt angry at myself for letting Lily drag me into a war of words in public, for letting her get to me like that. I felt slightly embarrassed and very triggered as I remembered her smirking and condescending demeanor, and to top it all off, the proud manner she talked to me. It was incredibly insulting.All because of Nathan.A part of me argued that it wasn't his fault, that he wasn't responsible for the way his mistress behaved to me or anybody else, but I didn't care. He should have stopped this, he should have kept her on a short leash. Instead he stood aside and let her attack me, the mother of his daughter, and he was nowhere to be found.I decided to abandon the party and go home. I was havin
134.I dropped Lily off at her home and got into my car. I didn't know where I was going, but I just kept driving until I found myself at a bar. I sat alone at the bar, nursing a whiskey, trying to drown out the voice in my head.The bartender slid a shot at me, throwing a white towel over his shoulder. "You are the guy I see on TV aren't you?" He asked, looking at me quizzically.I spared him a look, having absolutely zero interest in getting into any bar talk tonight. "Probably not.""No," he said, tapping his chin thoughtfully, "it's definitely you." Leaning towards me he whispered, "Don't worry man, you don't wanna be seen, I get it. Imma keep your identity safe." He finished, winking at me.Too tired to keep denying, I answered gratefully, "Thanks man.""No problem, we shut down in about an hour so you might wanna hurry up." He said, walking over to the other end and going back to his phone.After a while, the bartender came over to me. "Everything okay, man?" he asked."Why?" I
135I woke up in the middle of the night, my body tangled up with Chloe's. The warmth of her body next to mine was comforting, but I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that came with it. I had been using her, using our history to try and get back at Eduardo. And now, here we were, in bed together, after a night of passion.I felt her stir, her warm breasts rubbing against my chest as she reached to wrap her arms around me."Are you awake?" I whispered, not sure if she heard me."Yeah." She replied quietly.We lay there in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's company. But then Chloe spoke up, breaking the silence."Why are you still with Lily, Nathan?" she asked me, her voice soft and hesitant.I knew this question was coming, but that didn't make it any easier to answer. "I wanted to get your attention," I admitted, the words leaving my lips before I even realized what I was saying.Chloe's eyes widened in surprise. "What?""I wanted you to notice me," I continued. "I want