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I Was Always Yours Chapter Ninety Eight
The lawyer’s voice on the other end of the call was calm but firm. “Frederick, you have every right to pursue custody. Courts will prioritize the child’s best interests, and you’ve been Ella’s father in every way that matters.”Frederick sighed heavily, running a hand through his hair. “But I’m not her biological father. Does that even hold up in court?”“It’s not always about biology,” the lawyer replied. “You’ve been Ella’s legal guardian, her provider, her protector. The courts will consider the emotional bond you’ve built.”Frederick hung up, his mind swirling with conflicting emotions. Part of him wanted to walk away from the mess Caroline had created, to leave her lies behind and start over. But Ella wasn’t just a part of Caroline’s deception—she was a part of him. He couldn’t imagine a life without her in it.----Caroline sat in her bedroom, staring at the door to the guest room where Frederick now slept. She had lost him, she knew that much. But the thought of losing Ella, to
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Samara’s voice was soft yet steady on the other end. “Hello, Frederick. I heard everything that's happened. How are you doing?”Frederick leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. “You've heard everything? You know Ella isn't my biological daughter?”“I’ve heard about what’s happening,” she said carefully. “About Ella, and the custody battle. I know it’s not my place, but I wanted to reach out.”Frederick’s grip tightened on the phone. “How did you even find out about this?”“Words spread quickly than you think,” she replied simply. “More importantly, I know what it’s like to face something like this alone. I thought maybe I could help.”He exhaled slowly, torn between gratitude and suspicion. “Samara, I appreciate the concern, this is really a complicated situation. Caroline’s lies, Harry’s sudden reappearance—it’s a mess.”Samara hesitated for a moment before responding. “Frederick, you’ve always been a good man. You’ve been an incredible father to Ella. You don’t have to face this
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Frederick’s expression shifted, a mix of surprise and something else Samara couldn’t quite place—disappointment? “Engaged?” he repeated, his voice steady but low.Samara nodded, her gaze steady. “Yes. Damien’s been supportive, especially with everything I’ve been through. He’s been good to Ethan. So we finally agreed to get married.”Frederick leaned back slightly, trying to mask the sudden tightness in his chest. “If that's what you want, then I suppose that’s what matters.”Samara tilted her head, studying him. “Frederick, what’s really on your mind? You can't say you just wanted to talk about Damien.”He hesitated, his hands clasped together. “I guess… I just wanted to understand how things got to this point. Us, I mean.”Samara’s breath caught, but she forced herself to remain calm. “Frederick, we’ve been over this, remember? And you chose to move forward with Caroline.”“I know that,” he admitted. “But seeing you now, spending time with Ethan, and also how things had turned out w
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Frederick sat in his lawyer’s office, the weight of the custody battle pressing heavily on his shoulders. The polished mahogany desk between them seemed like a chasm as his lawyer, Mr. Hayes, reviewed the documents spread out before him.“Frederick,” Mr. Hayes began, adjusting his glasses, “the good news is you’ve been an exemplary father to Ella. The court will take that into serious consideration.”Frederick nodded, though the tension in his chest didn’t ease. “And the bad news?”Mr. Hayes sighed. “The bad news is that Caroline is her biological mother. Courts typically favor mothers in custody cases unless there’s undeniable evidence that staying with her would harm the child.”“She’s lied to me, manipulated me, and now she’s dragging Harry into this,” Frederick said, his frustration boiling over. “Ella doesn’t even know him. How could a judge think it’s in her best interest to be anywhere near that man?”Mr. Hayes tapped his pen against the desk. “We’ll use Harry’s criminal record
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Damien’s shoulders relaxed slightly, but his eyes remained on her. “You’ve done so well keeping away from their drama, Sam. Don’t let Caroline drag you into it now.”Samara forced a smile and nodded. “You’re right.”But as Damien returned to the kitchen to refill their glasses, Samara’s mind raced. Caroline had never reached out to her directly before. What could she possibly want?That night, after Damien had fallen asleep, Samara lay awake, staring at the ceiling. Her conversation with Debrah replayed in her mind, blending with her memories of Frederick.She remembered how he used to look at her, how his laughter could fill a room. But those memories were shadowed by the pain they’d both caused each other. She thought about Ethan and the way Frederick had spoken to him during the visit. There had been genuine love in his voice, a longing that mirrored her own.Samara sighed and turned to her side, glancing at her phone on the nightstand. The unanswered call from Caroline sat heavy o
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A frown creased Frederick's forehead as he set his briefcase on the table and walked through the house. The kitchen was immaculate, no sign of the half-finished sandwiches Ella often left behind or the coffee Caroline habitually abandoned on the counter.“Ella?” Frederick called again, a hint of worry creeping into his tone.He climbed the stairs to Ella’s room. When he pushed the door open, his heart sank. The room was disturbingly bare. Ella’s favorite stuffed animals were gone, her bookshelves empty save for a stray coloring book. Her pink suitcase—the one Caroline insisted was for “special trips”—was missing from its usual spot in the corner.Frederick’s pulse quickened as he turned and headed to the master bedroom. He flung the closet doors open, his stomach dropping when he saw Caroline’s clothes missing. Drawers that once held her belongings were now empty, leaving only a stray hanger or two.Panic clawed at his chest. He pulled out his phone and dialed Caroline’s number, pacin
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As the court recessed for deliberation, Frederick sat silently, his heart pounding. The wait was excruciating.When everyone reconvened, Judge Carter addressed the room. The courtroom was silent as she prepared to deliver her decision.“This case has been difficult,” she began, her tone measured. “Both parents clearly love Ella and want what’s best for her. The court’s role is to determine the arrangement that will most benefit the child.”Frederick held his breath, his pulse pounding in his ears.“While Colonel Smyth has provided a stable environment, the court recognizes the importance of a child having a meaningful relationship with her mother. Ms. Caroline Matthews has demonstrated a commitment to her personal growth and to being a responsible parent.“Therefore, I am awarding primary custody to Ms. Caroline Matthews. Colonel Frederick Smyth will have visitation rights, including alternating weekends and scheduled holidays.”Frederick felt as though the ground had been ripped out
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Caroline sat on the plush sofa in her mother’s elegant living room, her legs crossed as she sipped a glass of wine. The tension from the courtroom battle had faded, replaced by a smug satisfaction. Across from her, Eleanor watched her daughter closely, her expression a mix of pride and concern.“Now that you’ve gotten custody of Ella,” Eleanor began, setting her teacup down delicately, “what’s your plan? You’ve won the battle, but what about the war?”Caroline swirled her wine, a sly smile playing on her lips. “Oh, Mother, you know me. I always have a plan.”Eleanor raised an eyebrow. “Caroline, I’m serious. Frederick won’t take this lying down. You’ve poked the bear, and he’s bound to retaliate. You need to be careful.”Caroline laughed lightly, the sound tinged with bitterness. “Careful? Frederick can try whatever he wants, but I’m one step ahead of him. He’s predictable—too righteous for his own good. Ella’s mine now, and I’ll make sure he knows that.”Eleanor leaned forward, her t
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Samara drove aimlessly through the city streets, the cool night air seeping through her car’s cracked window. The confrontation with Damien had left her emotionally drained, but beneath the exhaustion was a strange sense of liberation. For the first time in months, she felt like she was in control of her own story.Her phone buzzed on the passenger seat, breaking her thoughts. She glanced at the screen—Frederick.After a moment’s hesitation, she picked it up. “Hello?”“Samara,” Frederick’s voice was calm but concerned. “Are you okay? You left so abruptly earlier. I was worried.”“I’m... better,” she admitted, her voice soft. “I ended things with Damien.”A pause. “You did?”“Yes,” she said firmly. “I couldn’t stay with him after what I found out.”“I’m proud of you,” Frederick said after a beat. “It takes strength to walk away from something that isn’t good for you.”Samara swallowed the lump in her throat, grateful for his unwavering support. “Thank you, Frederick. I don’t know what
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Frederick opened the door almost instantly when Samara knocked, as though he’d been waiting for her. His expression shifted from concern to alarm when he saw the tears streaking her face and the phone clutched tightly in her hand.“Samara, what happened?” he asked, stepping aside to let her in.She walked past him, her body trembling with the effort to stay composed. “I was right,” she said, her voice breaking. “Caroline… Damien… they’ve been working together this whole time.”Frederick frowned, shutting the door and guiding her to the couch. “What do you mean? What did you find out?”Wordlessly, Samara unlocked her phone, pulled up the video, and handed it to him. She couldn’t bear to watch it again, but the sound of Damien and Caroline’s voices filled the room, each word cutting deeper than the last.Frederick’s jaw tightened as he watched. By the time the video ended, his hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles white. “Unbelievable,” he muttered, his voice low and furious. “Th
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Frederick’s hand covered hers, his touch steadying. “Samara, Damien isn’t the kind of man I’d trust with anything important. But this... this also sounds like something Caroline would orchestrate. She’s manipulative, and she’ll do whatever it takes to get what she wants.”“But what if he’s lying to me, Frederick?” she whispered. “What if everything we’ve built is a lie?”Frederick hesitated, his grip tightening slightly. “Then you deserve to know the truth. You don’t have to make any decisions tonight, Samara. Take your time. Don’t let them rush you into anything.”She looked at him, her eyes searching his face for reassurance. “I don’t know where to go from here.”He gave her a faint, bittersweet smile. “You’re stronger than you think. You’ll figure it out.”Samara felt a sudden rush of gratitude for him. Despite everything they’d been through, Frederick was still there for her, steady and unwavering. She leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder as the weight of the eveni
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Damien’s shoulders relaxed slightly, but his eyes remained on her. “You’ve done so well keeping away from their drama, Sam. Don’t let Caroline drag you into it now.”Samara forced a smile and nodded. “You’re right.”But as Damien returned to the kitchen to refill their glasses, Samara’s mind raced. Caroline had never reached out to her directly before. What could she possibly want?That night, after Damien had fallen asleep, Samara lay awake, staring at the ceiling. Her conversation with Debrah replayed in her mind, blending with her memories of Frederick.She remembered how he used to look at her, how his laughter could fill a room. But those memories were shadowed by the pain they’d both caused each other. She thought about Ethan and the way Frederick had spoken to him during the visit. There had been genuine love in his voice, a longing that mirrored her own.Samara sighed and turned to her side, glancing at her phone on the nightstand. The unanswered call from Caroline sat heavy o
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Frederick sat in his lawyer’s office, the weight of the custody battle pressing heavily on his shoulders. The polished mahogany desk between them seemed like a chasm as his lawyer, Mr. Hayes, reviewed the documents spread out before him.“Frederick,” Mr. Hayes began, adjusting his glasses, “the good news is you’ve been an exemplary father to Ella. The court will take that into serious consideration.”Frederick nodded, though the tension in his chest didn’t ease. “And the bad news?”Mr. Hayes sighed. “The bad news is that Caroline is her biological mother. Courts typically favor mothers in custody cases unless there’s undeniable evidence that staying with her would harm the child.”“She’s lied to me, manipulated me, and now she’s dragging Harry into this,” Frederick said, his frustration boiling over. “Ella doesn’t even know him. How could a judge think it’s in her best interest to be anywhere near that man?”Mr. Hayes tapped his pen against the desk. “We’ll use Harry’s criminal record
