All Chapters of THE REJECTION: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Stephen Mark’s POV (Ella’s Dad) I couldn’t stop staring the moment I spotted that gorgeous lady sitting alone at the counter. I was certain I had never seen her before. Something about her presence pulled me in, confidence mixed with innocence. I tried to control myself, but I couldn’t. My legs moved before my mind could stop them, and to my surprise, everything flowed smoothly between us. I ended up giving her my card, praying silently that she would call. “Sarah, I really hope you will call me,” I muttered under my breath as I stepped into my house. “I want to see you again, and know more about you.” But the moment I entered, the familiar heaviness of the house wrapped around me. I hated coming home nowadays. That is why I stayed out until late every night. The silence, the coldness, it suffocated me. And then there was Susan. She wasn’t a bad woman, and it is not like I hated her. I loved her once, I might still love her in some small way, but she was the reason I kept my distan

Stephen Mark’s POV I was genuinely happy that Sarah had decided to call me. A part of me feared I would never see her again, but now we had a lunch date. My heart felt light, something I had not felt in years. I left the office early, not wanting to keep her waiting even a minute. I arrived at the hotel twenty minutes before one o’clock and ordered my favorite wine. I needed something to keep me occupied so I wouldn’t look like a desperate old man staring at the entrance. “I hope I have not kept you waiting.” Her voice was soft but confident. I looked up and there she was, Sarah. I had been so lost in thought that I didn’t even notice her walk into the restaurant. She looked absolutely stunning. The fitted dress hugged her curves perfectly, and for a moment, I forgot where I was. My body reacted instantly to her beauty, something I wasn’t proud of, considering my age and the public place we were in. But I controlled myself. I had to. “No, you haven’t,” I said quickly, smiling. “Y

Felix’s POV The only job I have managed to secure so far is as a security guard. Honestly, it isn’t much, but it is better than being completely jobless. The pay is small, yet it covers my basic needs and leaves me with a little extra. For now, that is enough. What made me even happier was the location, I worked only a few blocks from where Laura lived. That meant finding her, seeing her again, would be easier than before. I wanted to see her so badly. I missed her like crazy. I didn’t care if she had a boyfriend; I would still do whatever it took to have her back in my life. * * * * * * * * * Like every other day, I got ready for work. I didn’t live far from my workplace, so walking had become my usual routine. I hated the uniform, I hated how it made me look and how it reminded me I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life. But I had no choice. The job, as humiliating as it sometimes felt, was the only thing keeping me afloat. I stepped out of my humble room and began my walk. The

Sarah’s POV I was already dressed and ready, sitting on the edge of the couch as I waited for Steve to come pick me up. He was taking forever. I had woken up so early, much earlier than usual just to prepare myself for him. And now? Nothing. Not a call, not a text. I felt my anger rising with every passing minute. The truth is, I don’t love Steve. I love his money. Everything I am doing, it is for the life he can give me, not for him as a person. If not for the money, I wouldn’t even look his way. “Girl, where are you going this early morning?” Clara asks, rubbing her sleepy eyes as she walks out of her room. “I have a morning date with Steve. He wanted to see me before heading to work. That’s why I got ready so early. But now he’s taking forever, and I am already losing my patience,” I say, rolling my eyes. “Relax, girl. I am sure he will be here any minute now. You are so lucky. I am starting to get envious,” she says, giving me a playful wink. “What? Lucky? Clara, you know I d

Ella’s POV I have never been so happy in my life. Luca was everything I needed. I still don’t understand why I was so afraid to fall in love again, but now I believe it was for the best that I let go of my fear and allowed myself to flow with my feelings. Luca made me his priority. Every morning, he called me before leaving for work. We met almost every day, and I loved every moment we spent together. Life with him was always fun. He also filled the space of a father figure in my daughter’s life, and in return, my daughter and Luca had grown even closer than before. I was genuinely happy. Everything felt perfect, and I never wanted anything to go wrong. * * * * * * * * * * Today, I had given Laura’s nanny a day off. I wanted to prepare my daughter for school myself. I needed to spend time with her, and today felt like the perfect day. She was growing so fast, already six years old. Time was moving quickly, and before long, she would be a full-grown woman making her own decisions.