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Chapter 60: Leonardo’s POV

After about two hours, Mason and his office meet me back at our starting point. “How was the search?” I ask expectantly.“I have about ten ciagarette butts from the stairway and the back entry.” The young officer says pridefully as he holds the bag up.“I found four throughout the flooring of the unit.”“I have seven. I also disposed of the useless samples.” I hand my bag to Mason and remove my gloves.“I can have these all cross-referenced with CODIS. If he’s in the system, we’ll catch him.” I nod as I shake his hand and the hand of the eager young officer he had brought. The kid was ambitious and I respected his angst. He would make a well-decorated officer one day. I then leave to return to Claire. Hopefully, I’d made it in time for her physical therapy. Once I arrive at the hospital, I am greeted by Claire, Elena and Jasmine. I notice Claire is trying to squeeze a ball in front of who I assume to be her physical therapist.“Okay. You’re doing great. It’s going to be a process. I
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Chapter 60: Claire’s POV

Leo made it just in time to be present for my first appointment of my physical therapy. Honestly, I wished he wouldn’t have. I loved his support but didn’t enjoy feeling my weakest in front of everyone - especially him. I tried my best but my hand wouldn’t cooperate with me and everyone I felt close to was there to witness my failure.I wish my hand wasn’t damaged. I wish that my career was still intact but now I was a burden and a bother to everyone around me.After therapy, Jasmine knew just what to do to cheer up. A warm shower would help melt away the stress of today. I ask Leo to accompany and I see the shock on his face - plain as day but he agrees. I would rather him see me naked than see me fail and truthfully, I wasn’t comfortable with anyone else in such a confined space yet.For the first time in a very long time, we laughed together. I can’t remember how long it had been but it felt refreshing. He didn’t focus on my hand. I don’t believe he noticed the silent tears that f
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Chapter 61: Leonardo’s POV

After everyone leaves, I settle in bed next to Claire. The therapist had mentioned she would be discharged tomorrow and I felt it was necessary to see where her head is at with moving back in. I still want her home, but I want to make sure she’s okay with the idea as well. I rub her back gently as she’s curled into my chest. “Clair, are you asleep yet?” “Not yet but I am comfortable.” I let out a soft laugh as she replies. “Are you up for a talk?” “Sure.” I watch as she draws back to give me her full attention. “Well, as of tomorrow you’re being discharged and I want to make sure you’re still comfortable with moving back in or if you’d prefer other accommodations?” “I think it’s going to be a bit strange for me at first. I’ll be moving into the home we’ve shared as husband and wife for five years and we’re divorced now. There’s a lot of hurt and pain attached to the house and in what used to be our bedroom but I do think it’s the safest place to be and I do think I’m safer with
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Chapter 61: Claire’s POV

I was almost asleep when Leo asked to talk. He wanted to ensure my thoughts on moving in together again. Truthfully, I felt terrified at the thought of being alone and I didn’t want to place this burden on Jasmine when fashion week was faster approaching so I decided Leo would be was my best and safest option. The only issue I saw was being in the same home we shared together. I had fond memories as much as I had sad ones in those walls and I didn’t want to feel trapped again.Leonardo was changing for the better and I recognized that but there would always be a part of me that feared he’d resort to his old demeanor that hurt me and destroyed our marriage. And the well-aged question appeared again.What would his family think this time around? I was useless to them once again. They shared no empathy when it came to me. Even though, we hadn’t established getting back together - I knew very well the risks and criticism we’d face. So I asked my thoughts openly.“What happens if we’re to
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Chapter 61: Francisco’s POV

I knew something wasn’t right by the lack of messages from Roman. My big drop was coming in today, over five hundred thousand dollars worth of drugs and he was appointed the task of retrieving them. He was always punctual with sending messages on these days and never failed to get the job done. But today, not a single message. I call my sister and ask if she had seen or heard from her step-son. She informed me that he hadn’t been by to pay his usual visit for dinner since yesterday. Roman never missed her cooking. It’s a good thing I had gotten a chip out into his ring. We all wore one and it would help me find Roman. I checked the app on my phone and instantly feel rage, throwing the phone across the room and watching it smash into the wall. Charlotte comes out quickly and scans the room - assessing what had just happened“What the hell are you doing?” She was in no mood after finding out about our child.“We have a problem. A very big problem.” I watch as she shrugs and waits for
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Chapter 61: Charlotte’s POV

I should’ve known that Leonardo would want to avenge Claire. He had done so much in these last few months as a tribute of his love to her. He was blinded. He couldn’t see how much of a useless, selfish burden she was - even after the divorce. He even went to the lengths of working with the police. A bold move that I’d never seen him take before - not even for me when I became “crippled”. Hopefully Francisco was right when he said that Roman would remain silent in his interrogations. One spoken mention of my name would mean I’d never get back to Leo. Although, I did have to deal with the little mutant that had taken refuge in my womb and Francisco first. Maybe I should’ve asked for him to cut my throat instead. I knew it was just a power move stemming from his desperation but it was enough to get my attention. Maybe he wouldn’t have the balls to slice deep enough and that incident would guarantee that Leo would appear at my side. Playing the hero and slaying the supposed villain. I wo
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Chapter 62: Claire’s POV

Leo had woken me up at 8A.M as the doctor entered the room to assess my discharge from the hospital. The instructions were easy to follow. I was to follow up with physical therapy and continue therapy unless instructed otherwise. Leo took the liberty of setting my first in-home physical therapy appointment to make it easier for me until I was comfortable enough to leave the house. Hopefully I would be able to hold the pencil to my tablet and begin blueprints in the near future but at this moment, it felt unlikely. Once I was discharged, Leo had the driver pull around and lower his window so that I could see who was behind the wheel. I recognized his driver immediately which put me at ease and he returned a smile before getting out to open the door for me.“After you, Ms. Claire.” Arthur had been Leo’s driver for just short of seven years and was always kind. Leo smiled as he saw the tension in my shoulders drop.“Well stop at home to drop off your things and get you settled first. Th
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Chapter 62: Leonardo’s POV

Claire was thoughtful in inviting Elena to join us. One of the many reasons I had fallen in love with her was her kindness. We had a nice meal and Elena decided to break the ice as to where Claire would be most comfortable. I didn’t want to push her to stay in our room together so I offered to move into another room. But to my surprise, she wanted to be in our room and she was allowing me to be there with her. I felt a victory in knowing I was someone she could trust again.Shortly after, we left to head to the precinct. I can tell by Claire’s fidgeting of her hand on her splint that she was bothered by the idea of seeing her attacker. It was a sensitive area for her and I’m hoping that identifying him would bring her closure so that she could focus on her healing while I worked on finding her other attacker. We arrive at the precinct and I take a moment to hold Claire’s hand and ask her to take steady breaths with me. After a few breaths, I asked if she was ready.“No, I’ll never be
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Chapter 63: Claire’s POV

We make it to precinct and Leo’s friend Mason gives me directions on what’s to come as walk into the room for the photo line-up. He tells me that my attacker won’t be able to see me as there is a one-way mirror in the room and that Leo was to stand in the corner so that the identifying of my attacker wouldn’t not be considered compromised.I take a moment to breathe and speak with Leo to soothe my raging emotions. It started to help until the attorney of my attacker appears. The man had hardly said a word but his presence felt more like a a scare tactic. He didn’t speak a word to Leo or I as Mason used the intercom to request that the inmates be sent in.I opted in for watching the numbers rather than their faces - at first. An array of six men had appeared - I notice that they are dressed to match the description of my attacker. I close my eyes for a moment.“Okay Claire, the men are all lined up. Mind you, we’re in no rush and there is wrong answer” “Okay.” I slowly open my eyes to
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Chapter 63: Charlotte’s POV

I watch Francisco pace nearly the entire day and what was once a fun and sexy distraction was now a pain that I couldn’t rid myself of just yet.“Any updates?” I didn’t really care. I just needed to know when his in sufferable pacing would end.“He is still in custody.” He presses as I watch him.“Can we at least get something to eat? I’m hungry.” I was actually hungry but it was also an excuse to get out of this pathetic excuse for a house.“Okay. But no extra stops.” I felt like prisoner or a princess locked away in a dingy tower, awaiting my rescue.“Fine.”After driving into town, we walk a block over to a bistro and pass a television repair store in which there’s a vintage tv playing in the window.‘Breaking news as a mafia members has been arrested in connection to attack of an up and coming architect. DNA evidence has shown the suspect was responsible. Chief Commissioner of law enforcement has confirmed arraignment is to take place today.’I watch as the woman described the nat
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