Zoe’s heart sank when she heard what Yanni said.Taking off her coat, she sat next to her daughter and rubbed her head. “Were you a good girl today? Did you take your pills?”She turned on the night light, casting a warm glow in the room. Yanni buried her face into the pillow listlessly. Her cheeks were fair and her hair was as black as coal. She looked beautiful and graceful. Then, she said softly, “Grandma gave me the pills! They tasted bitter.”Zoe's heart could just break. Holding Yanni’s cheeks, she said, “You’ll stop having nosebleeds once you go through the surgery. You won’t have to take any more pills either.”Yanni nodded in response.Leaping into Zoe’s arms, she said, “I miss Dad, Mom! Deborah said I’ll be seeing Dad soon. Is it true? She also told me that you’re going to make another baby with Dad.”That stunned Zoe. Deborah must’ve overheard her exchange with the doctor and told Yanni about Mason. She wasn’t pleased with it. Perhaps it was time she had a talk wit
After a long time, a strong smell of ammonia lingered in the bedroom. Mason was breathing rapidly. He turned to the side as the unsatisfied feeling coursed through all over his body. His lust hadn’t abated at all!Instead, he felt hollow. He longed to hug Zoe in his arms and have his way with her fair, delicate body. He wanted to be held tightly by her so he could feel her warmth. The longing in him was so intense that his body started aching.After the feeling subsided a little, he rolled off the bed and headed to the bathroom for a cold shower.…Yanni had another nosebleed the next morning.Worried about her condition, Zoe brought her to a doctor she knew. Cecil had recommended Doctor Zara to her and said that her medical skills and character were top-notch. So, Yanni had been receiving treatments with this doctor ever since they moved back to Brookesville.After the examination, Zara said softly, “Please let her do the surgery as soon as you can.” Then, she patted her head
Yanni recognized him. She knew Mason was his father, but she felt sorry for herself. He hadn’t been a part of her life for as long as she could remember. She knew she should’ve leaped into his arms, but all she could do was hold tight to her mother’s legs now.Holding her arms, Mason pulled her over to his side slowly. In the end, Yanni couldn’t hold herself back anymore and held him tight. A lump formed in Mason’s throat when he caught the whiff of formula off of her. She was just several months old when they left him. She felt a little shy, now that she was in her father’s embrace, but that did nothing to dull her sharp senses. It felt as if her dad was crying. Holding his cheeks, she stared at him with glinting eyes and blew at them, “Your eyes stung. Didn’t they, Dad? Here, I blew on it. You’ll feel better after this!”He ran his hands across her arms and legs. It had been forever since he last saw her and he had missed her badly. So, he wasn’t even half done rubbing his
He might’ve grabbed her lightly, but it was a strong and firm grip.Zoe couldn’t help but raise her eyes and look at him. There was lust in his eyes. Their eyes were locked onto each other as both of them were thrown back to the countless nights they pleasured each other. He had pinned her slender wrists on the pillow as he raised and lowered his hips repeatedly.It seemed that sex was all that was left between them, aside from the painful memories. Zoe smiled miserably. Struggling slightly, she spoke with a hushed voice, “Mason…”Staring at her, he said softly, “I know I’m overstepping my boundaries, but I can’t hold myself back. I’m not keen on knowing that you’re dating him.” Then, he decided to drop it because he knew she disliked the way he asked it. Then, he behaved like a gentleman and escorted them to her car. Mia was carrying Yanni. So, she got into the car first. Just as Zoe was about to do the same, he said gently, “I’m going to hang out with Yanni tonight.”She
What he said brought her to tears. Closing the door, she tugged her scarf and murmured, “What’s the point in saying this, Mason? It’s all in the past.”Then, he asked her, “What do I have to do to make you take me seriously?”Putting Yanni’s newly bought toy aside, he pinned Zoe to the door before she knew what happened.The fluorescent light was shining on them brightly, accentuating her delicate features.He stared intensely at her for a good while. After that, he turned her around abruptly, held her slender waist, and started pleasuring her slowly. Her voice was husky when she grumbled, “Mason!”Her body was shaking, but she didn’t so much as try to push him away. He knew why that was. The reason she came back to Brookesville was to have sex with him. However, he wouldn’t let her look at his expression. Pressing against her back, he asked her the way a husband would talk to his wife, “How long are you going to stay this time?”“About two to three months! I’ll go back to
Zoe felt a lump in her throat. She couldn’t utter a single word. Mason was distressed to see her like this. So, he stopped touching her and pressed his head against her forehead instead. “We can start over as long as you’re willing to give it a go! Give me a chance to look after you and Yanni. Please?”He was so humble. It almost seemed as if their split was nothing but a dream. They were still in the middle of their talk when Yanni woke up and called out to her. “Mommy!”The little girl was wearing onesie pajamas and holding a small pillow under her arm. She walked out of her room in her bare feet. It was a good thing the apartment was as warm as it was in spring. Her eyes widened when she saw her Mom and Dad hugging. Her head was slightly bigger than her body, making her look that much more adorable. Lowering his head, he looked at her and said, “We’ll talk about this later!” With that, he let go of her and walked over to carry Yanni in his arms. It was about eight in t
Zoe couldn’t respond to him with Yanni there. Mason realized it too and decided to let her off the hook. He said in a hushed voice, “Don’t even think about claiming it as a casual thing! You’re not that open-minded, Zoe!”She responded lightly, “People change, Mason!”He raised his eyes and looked at her quietly. Then, it occurred to him that she was a mature lady now. After all, she was twenty-nine years old. She must feel lust the same way he did.More to the point, she had been single for several years. It wasn’t crazy to think that she would’ve slept with someone, especially if a man offered her company and comforted the cold, harsh loneliness she must’ve felt within herself. It was too horrifying for him to think about it. However, his pride didn’t allow him to ask her about it. An awkward silence hung over the room as he went back to feeding Yanni and hanging out with her. On the other hand, Zoe sat on the couch and did some work. After all, she set up more than two
“You want me to take custody of your granddaughter.” Lowering his gaze, he glared at her mockingly.He wore a stern expression when he raised his eyes again. “Have you forgotten the way you treated her back then? What would've happened to her if I took custody of Yanni? Am I supposed to tear them apart?“Perhaps you should stop taking things that don't belong to you. You should be grateful that I didn’t leave you in the rehabilitation center for the rest of your life. From here on out, I want you to stop coming to this manor.”He did it. He had thrown down the gauntlet.Lisa glared at him as though she was about to eat him alive. After a brief moment, she cackled, “What makes you think you can dictate the rules here?”She was his mother, after all. She knew all about his vulnerabilities and what to say to hurt him the most. “Do you think she’ll forgive you if you stay in this manor? Do you think she’ll return to your side if you learn how to be a good husband as well as father