Chapter 74

Lana pov

I realized I needed to clarify to the board of trustees that I wouldn't make any decisions without a brief meeting with Donavon's company. It's exhausting to keep running into my ex-husband; whether at the mall or in my office, it feels inevitable. I sighed, my heart racing at the thought of what to do next. The weight of everything that had happened in the past few days was almost too much to bear.

It hurts so much that I don’t have a child to look after, and I’m indifferent to what others think. I will announce to the media that I want my child; the orphanage must be informed through this announcement.

I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself, but my thoughts were racing. The idea of facing Donavon again, along with the pressure of the upcoming board meeting, was too much. Our divorce had been tumultuous, and the pain still felt raw. Each encounter with him was like reopening an old wound.

As I sat at my desk, attempting to organize my thoughts, Mr. Jan knocked on