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Chapter 39: Threads Of Truth (ii)
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For a moment, they both stand silently, each lost in their own thoughts. Half expecting to see Kingsley reappear, Louisa finds herself looking down the hall. She can't decide whether he came simply to check on Liam, like last time or if he had other intentions.Even if it is to just check on Liam, his visit is becoming uncomfortable for her.She better start devising a plan to keep Liam away from him.Thank goodness the surgery is over. Hopefully, they'll be out of here soon.Once out, she will make sure to get Liam away from New York for a while.A holiday at her cousin's place in Baltimore, Maryland will probably be a good move.Pushing the thoughts to the back of her mind, for later consideration, she looks up at Fred."Do you think Liam will be okay with… all of this?" She begins, her voice hesitant.“When he wakes up, he might need us more than before.”Fred looks into her eyes, sensing the unspoken fear that lurks beneath: that Liam would be different upon awakening, that he w
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As the woman bursts into the room, Evelyn's body tenses and her eyes widen in shock. Pulling back instinctively, she looks from John to the intruder."What are you doing here, Sophia?" John says in a startled and irritated tone.Sophia narrows her eyes as they dart between Evelyn and John while she walks to the middle of the living room, crossing her arms over her chest. "John, I knew you would get over me quickly, but I didn't think you would do it so….. unashamedly."Evelyn gets to her feet quickly, obviously uneasy. "I should leave. It seems like this is something between you two.”John reaches out and gently grabs her hand to stop her as she takes a step back. "Hold on, Evelyn. Don't leave, please. This is not how it appears."Sophia interrupts with a sour laugh and scoffs. "Oh, do not listen to him, stranger. Fred likes to exaggerate.”“Her name is Evelyn and she is not a stranger!” John snaps at Sophia, obliviously pissed.He turns back to Evelyn as his face hardens. "Look, I'm
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The germless, clean fragrance of the hospital room remains in the air as Louisa drapes a thick duvet around Liam, who sits propped up in his bed. He has just been moved from the ICU to his private room, for further monitoring before being discharged finally. His cheeky grin belays the ordeal he's been through. Louisa can't help but return his smile although her tired eyes betray the exhaustion of sleepless nights. Her son is finally awake, stable and being his usual mischievous self again. It is a relief she isn't sure she deserves but she clings to it regardless. “You're doing too much again, mommy,” Liam swoons, his eyes twinkling. “I'm not a baby doll.” Louisa gives a low chuckle, genuinely amused by her son's folly. She brushes a strand of hair off his face. “ironic, coming from a four year old,” She teases him. “Come on, I'm just trying to make sure you're comfortable. Let me mother you a bit before resuming office.” “Don't jest mom,” Liam says, reaching for his favo
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“Let's settle this now Louisa,” Kingsley starts, his voice bitter and colder than she'd ever heard it. He hesitates, just outside the threshold of the hallway, facing her squarely. His intent gaze seems to bore into her soul and Louisa wonders what the hell is going on. “I'll ask you again, who is your son's father?” Louisa's palms become clammy and her breath hitch as she realizes that Kingsley still has doubts about her son's paternity. She knew the moment he found out that Liam is her son that things would become hectic, because, for a fact, the odds are actually high. Knowing he is four years old and also has his generic disease is too big for a coincidence. But she didn't expect him to be so invested in the matter despite her refusal to open up. What exactly is it with this man? Does he want to see her shriveled up and dead from anxiety? She blinks and opens her mouth to speak but no sound comes out. Her mind races for something, anything, that would suffice as an a
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