Chapter 156Sonia Jay’s words pierced my heart like a dagger. My son has been going through so much, yet he never once complained. He has been strong, understanding, and loving, never burdening me with his pain and now, after all these years, he is finally voicing his feelings. Tears burned in my eyes as I looked at him, his small hands clutching mine tightly. "I’m sorry, sweetheart," I whispered, my voice trembling. "I never meant to deny you your right." Jay’s eyes searched mine, filled with quiet hope. "I was just trying to protect you," I admitted, my heart breaking into a thousand pieces. Jay shook his head. "I know, Mommy. But please… Can I stay with Daddy? Even for a little while? Please?"I swallowed hard, blinking back the tears that threatened to spill. My baby boy is begging me, begging for something so simple yet so significant. I took a deep breath and cupped his face. "You know I love you, right?" I said and Jay nodded. "And you know I would do anything
Alex "Get out! All of you!"My voice thundered through the office, sending my workers wobbling toward the door like frightened mice. My hands clenched into fists as I trashed every document on my desk. Papers flew across the room, some landing on the floor while others scattered all over the place like my patience. "Ahhh!" I let out a frustrated growl, running a hand through my already disheveled hair. This morning alone, I fired two of my employees over mistakes I would have normally overlooked. But I couldn't help it, my mind was a mess and it was all because of Sonia. The moment she told me last night that she was staying at Ethan's mansion, I couldn't control my anger. I couldn’t believe it. She is in trouble and the first person she ran to was Ethan and not me?The thought of Sonia under the same roof with Ethan made my blood boil especially when I didn't know what they were doing together. Is she eating with him? Laughing with him? Sleeping in the same room with him?
Alex The moment we arrived at my father’s mansion, I felt the familiar weight of irritation settle in my chest. When we stepped into the living room, As expected, my father was sitting in his usual spot by the fireplace with a newspaper in his hands. He was so engrossed with whatever he was reading that he didn’t even notice when we walked in, too focused on whatever news had captured his attention. "Hmmm..." I sighed. This is going to be a long evening. “Good evening, Father,” I greeted, giving him a slight bow as we walked to his side. His sharp eyes finally lifted from the newspaper, narrowing as they locked onto me. His lips pressed into a thin line before he spoke. “You rascal, why have you refused to pick up my calls?” His tone was laced with irritation. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. What was wrong with him today? "Oh, holy shit!" I cursed within as it suddenly hit me that he called earlier when I was in the middle of a meeting and I completely forgot to c
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a
Sonia BANG!We suddenly heard a loud sound of the door swung open, slamming against the wall. “What is going on here?!” a furious voice echoed through the room. Ethan and I jumped up, my heart pounding in my chest as I quickly adjusted my clothes. I turned toward the door, and I was shocked when I saw Tina. Her face was twisted with rage, her eyes burning with disgust as they landed on me. “What the hell is happening here?!” she screamed, glaring at me like I was dirt beneath her shoes. Ethan’s jaw clenched. “And what does it look like we were doing?” he shot back, his voice cold and dangerous. I sighed, refusing to let Tina’s presence ruin my peace. Just looking at her brought back painful memories, the humiliation, the suffering, the way she tore my marriage apart piece by piece. “You mean to tell me you brought this thing back into your house after all these years?” Tina sneered, her tone laced with venom. Ethan’s entire body tensed, his fists curling at his sid
SoniaMy heart was burning. It wasn’t just the pain, it was the betrayal, the cruel twist of fate that someone could destroy me so deeply and so silently. What have I done to her, what did I ever do to her to deserve this? Tears slipped down my cheeks, warm and bitter. I couldn’t breathe properly. My hands were shaking. My mind was racing.Tina was the one who caused my miscarriage and the same person who fed Ethan with lies. Tina was the reason my marriage was destroyed. I always knew she didn’t like me but I never imagined she would go this far. I never imagined she would take away my child, my peace, my home.God… how can someone be this heartless? How could she look me in the eyes all these years and pretend she had nothing to do with my pain?“It's alright. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have listen to her, I should have stood by you,” Ethan whispered, his arms wrapping around me gently, trying to comfort me. He wiped my tears like they could wash away the years I lost, the night
Sonia Alex sent the address around noon. It was one of the most luxurious restaurants in the city and it was about a thirty-minute drive from the house. I wasn’t exactly in the mood for lunch but I had already promised him yesterday. Backing out now would only make things awkward and I didn’t want him thinking it has anything to do with Ethan.I wore a simple blue gown, nothing flashy. Just enough to look presentable. I applied a little makeup to hide the dark circles and puffiness around my eyes. I didn’t want anyone asking if I was okay, I was already exhausted from pretending I was.Jay was with Ethan in the study room when I left. I peeked in for a moment and seeing them together made my heart filled with emotion I couldn’t even begin to explain. But I quietly shut the door and walked away.When I got to the restaurant, I saw Alex standing with a waiter, finalizing his order. He looked up and smiled when he spotted me, motioning with his hand for me to come over."You look beaut
Sonia Alex sent the address around noon. It was one of the most luxurious restaurants in the city and it was about a thirty-minute drive from the house. I wasn’t exactly in the mood for lunch but I had already promised him yesterday. Backing out now would only make things awkward and I didn’t want him thinking it has anything to do with Ethan.I wore a simple blue gown, nothing flashy. Just enough to look presentable. I applied a little makeup to hide the dark circles and puffiness around my eyes. I didn’t want anyone asking if I was okay, I was already exhausted from pretending I was.Jay was with Ethan in the study room when I left. I peeked in for a moment and seeing them together made my heart filled with emotion I couldn’t even begin to explain. But I quietly shut the door and walked away.When I got to the restaurant, I saw Alex standing with a waiter, finalizing his order. He looked up and smiled when he spotted me, motioning with his hand for me to come over."You look beaut
Sonia Alex sent the address around noon. It was one of the most luxurious restaurants in the city and it was about a thirty-minute drive from the house. I wasn’t exactly in the mood for lunch but I had already promised him yesterday. Backing out now would only make things awkward and I didn’t want him thinking it has anything to do with Ethan.I wore a simple blue gown, nothing flashy. Just enough to look presentable. I applied a little makeup to hide the dark circles and puffiness around my eyes. I didn’t want anyone asking if I was okay, I was already exhausted from pretending I was.Jay was with Ethan in the study room when I left. I peeked in for a moment and seeing them together made my heart filled with emotion I couldn’t even begin to explain. But I quietly shut the door and walked away.When I got to the restaurant, I saw Alex standing with a waiter, finalizing his order. He looked up and smiled when he spotted me, motioning with his hand for me to come over."You look beaut
SoniaI let out a long, tired sigh as I walked over to the bathtub and turned on the tap. I watched as the warm water began to fill the tub before I stepped in slowly, hoping the heat would help ease the ache in my body. I closed my eyes, letting the water wrap around me but no matter how hard I tried to relax, the thoughts wouldn't stop."Tina killed my child." The words echoed in my head over and over again, each time sharper than the last. I still couldn't believe it. The pain of losing my baby was already too much to bear, but knowing she was behind it? It shattered me all over again.And then Gloria.I never thought she could do something like this. I trusted her. I thought of her as a friend. Sometimes, I even told her things I couldn’t tell anyone else. She saw how much I suffered in that house, how broken I was and she said nothing, not a word.Why? Did she enjoy watching me go through that pain? Did she think I deserved it? I don’t know if I can ever forgive her. Just
SoniaMy heart was burning. It wasn’t just the pain, it was the betrayal, the cruel twist of fate that someone could destroy me so deeply and so silently. What have I done to her, what did I ever do to her to deserve this? Tears slipped down my cheeks, warm and bitter. I couldn’t breathe properly. My hands were shaking. My mind was racing.Tina was the one who caused my miscarriage and the same person who fed Ethan with lies. Tina was the reason my marriage was destroyed. I always knew she didn’t like me but I never imagined she would go this far. I never imagined she would take away my child, my peace, my home.God… how can someone be this heartless? How could she look me in the eyes all these years and pretend she had nothing to do with my pain?“It's alright. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have listen to her, I should have stood by you,” Ethan whispered, his arms wrapping around me gently, trying to comfort me. He wiped my tears like they could wash away the years I lost, the night
Sonia BANG!We suddenly heard a loud sound of the door swung open, slamming against the wall. “What is going on here?!” a furious voice echoed through the room. Ethan and I jumped up, my heart pounding in my chest as I quickly adjusted my clothes. I turned toward the door, and I was shocked when I saw Tina. Her face was twisted with rage, her eyes burning with disgust as they landed on me. “What the hell is happening here?!” she screamed, glaring at me like I was dirt beneath her shoes. Ethan’s jaw clenched. “And what does it look like we were doing?” he shot back, his voice cold and dangerous. I sighed, refusing to let Tina’s presence ruin my peace. Just looking at her brought back painful memories, the humiliation, the suffering, the way she tore my marriage apart piece by piece. “You mean to tell me you brought this thing back into your house after all these years?” Tina sneered, her tone laced with venom. Ethan’s entire body tensed, his fists curling at his sid
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a
AlexThe next morning, I arrived at the office earlier than usual. Today is very important as I have a crucial meeting with some foreign investors. As soon as I got to the office, I went straight to the confluence room where the meeting was being held. The meeting dragged on for a while but as soon as it ended, I stepped out, making my way toward my office. I was going to my office when my eyes landed on Sonia's office. I skipped a beat, my fingers twitching at my sides. I should just head to my office, focus on work, and keep my emotions in check. But before I could stop myself, my feet were already moving, carrying me toward her door. "Damn it. What am I even doing?" I muttered as I found myself knocking on the door. I haven't spoken to her since yesterday, Since the argument, Since my jealousy nearly ruined everything. But I have made a decision that I wouldn’t let my jealousy push her away. If I want Sonia, I have to play my cards well. Ethan is a problem, but I have a