บททั้งหมดของ Seducing My Father's Best Friend: บทที่ 91 - บทที่ 100

I felt a surge of desperation, refusing to accept Nicole's resignation. How can she give up just like that? "No, Nicole," I whispered, my voice cracking. "You can't give up. The girls need you." Nicole's eyes were filled with tears, and she shook her head. "They'll be okay, Xavier. They have you. You'll be an amazing father." She paused, a wide smile spreading on her lips. "You all should move on, you're better off without me." I couldn't stop myself anymore; I pulled Nicole into a gentle embrace, holding her tightly to myself as if trying to stop the inevitable. This news was heart-wrenching. How am I going to tell the kids? How would they cope with the fact that they would never see their mother again? "Don't leave, Nicole," I whispered. "Please don't leave." I begged, my grip tightening around her. "I'm sorry, Xavier," she whispered back. "I'm so sorry for everything." As we held each other, the machines surrounding us faded into the background, and all that mattered wa

FEW WEEKS LATER.......I stood before Nicole's tombstone, the crisp winter air stinging my face. I recalled it was just a usual day of me waiting for some news at the hospital while thinking of a way, a glimmer of hope, to save Nicole. But then the hospital's call came with its final blow."Mr. Clinton, we're sorry to inform you that Nicole passed away last night, surrounded by our staff."The words were shocking, though I'd known it was coming. I had visited her once before her death and watched her fade away, bit by bit.But now I gazed down at the tombstone, the inscription reading:"Nicole Loving Mother and Friend Forever in Our Hearts"Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as memories flooded my mind: Nicole's smile, her laughter, her final moments with the girls.The girls...How would they cope without their mother? I thought about the faces they would make when I got back, for Sarah and my mother had assured me they would break the news themselves in the most gentle and

The exhaustion of the day melted away, replaced by a different kind of tension. The thought of my father contacting me any moment, requesting that I go over to France, made my stomach twist into knots. I had managed to push the thought aside during the graduation celebration, but now it lingered, refusing to be ignored.I had managed to ignore the thought for the last four years, convincing myself that I had time. But now, with graduation now over and the real world looming ahead, the inevitability of my father's request settled in.I knew what that meant - leaving Xavier and the girls, leaving behind the only life I'd known for the past four and a half years. The thought of being separated from Xavier and the girls was unbearable. Our relationship, built on laughter and tears, late-night conversations, and stolen glances, was about to be put to the ultimate test.I wondered how my father would react if I told him I didn't want to come.And what would he say when he found out about my

"Alright, alright," I said, throwing up my hands. "Ask your questions, but don't expect me to spill all my secrets."My father grinned mischievously. "Secrets, huh? Now I'm intrigued."Xavier shot me a reassuring glance."William, let's focus on catching up, not interrogating Sarah," Xavier suggested.My father waved his hand. "Oh, no, no. I've got four years of missed conversations to make up for."Meanwhile, Harper and Hayden continued giggling at the exchange."Father, let’s get this over with," I said in defeat before adding, "I think I can handle your questions."My father leaned forward. "Excellent! Now, Sarah, tell me about your love life."I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal."Sarah, don't make me pry it out of you," my father warned, his eyes sparkling.Xavier intervened again, saving me from another awkward silence."William, perhaps we should discuss this later, in private.""Ah, secrets, Xavier? You're making me curious." My father raised an eyebrow, more intrigued.Wel

WILLIAM'S POVI didn't know what was taking Xavier so long to open the door after telling me he would open it in a minute. A minute had turned into an eternity."Xavier!" I called again, attempting to knock on the door again, but it opened, revealing Xavier's wry smile."Hey," he said, scratching the back of his head. "Why are you here?"My brow furrowed. "Didn't you hear what I said? I said I need help. That's why I came. Now will you let me come in?" I said and gently pushed him out of the way, letting myself in.I tossed the towel I was holding onto his bed and turned to meet his surprised, perhaps shocked, expression."Why are you here with the towel?" he asked, chuckling."Sorry for disturbing you. I wanted to take a late-night bath, but my water system isn't working," I explained, trying to sound as nonchalant as possible, despite the curiosity brewing inside me."Water system's out? Figured I'd use yours. Hope that's okay."Xavier's raised eyebrow and amused smile hinted that h