Chapter 47
Loxing Control
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oor open and stepped inside, my breath coming in uneven gasps. My heart pounded in my ng the edge of the sink. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, trying my best not to collapse
my chest, loud and relentless.
old lady asked as the stepped out of one of the stalls.
I nodded weakly. “Y–yes I croaked, though my voice betrayed me, just like the tears that spilled from my eyes.
I watched as she reached into her purse, pulling out a neatly folded handkerchief. “Here, use this.”
smiled kindly, and I didn’t have the heart to refuse her.
I took the handkerchief and dabbed at my cheeks, but the tears wouldn’t stop.
Heartache she asked gently
so i simply forced a small smile.
- placed a comforting hand on my shoulder and
a gentle squeeze. “You remind me of my granddaughter. She used to hide her tears just you. She always tried to act strong, even when she was hurting. But I never got tired of telling her–it’s okay to cry. It’s okay not to be okay all
will judge you for that.”
ave of tears burned my eyes
mderness and how she looked at me reminded me so much of my grandma.
most bear her again feel her gentle touch smoothing my hair, hear her soft voice telling me, “It’s okay. You’ll be okay. You don’t have to Ipuin alone. You can share it with met
Tm som, de I think I made you cry more,” the woman said with a soft chuckle, wiping at her own misty cycs.
shook my head, churching the handkerchief tightly. “No, thank you, Ma’am. You actually remind me of my grandma. It feels like she’s here with
me a knowing look her eyes filled with sympathy. Tm sure she must have loved you very much.”
“She d–did, she loved me more than anything”
She nodded, smiling. “And I’m also sure she wouldn’t want you to be like this. Whatever you’re going through, know that it won’t last forever,
weetheart. You’re stronger than
think”
“Call me Grandnu Ellen” she said warmly.
before I could respond her phone rang. She glanced at the screen, then sighed. “Oh dear, my son is already looking for me.” She gave my shoulder
we lus reasoning squeeze before hurrying out of the restroom.
I stood there, staring down
Thank you…
handkerchief she had left with me.
Because of her. I had calmed down
to the mirror and groaned when I saw the mess I had become–bloodshot eyes, a red nose, like some miserable reindeer.
1 let out a sarcastic laugh. How should I go through my plan if it looks like this?
sty paton antara might even kill mur
Am I just fooling myself?
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Should I just listen to Gavin
Should I leave everything behind and start over somewhere far away before he finds out everything?
But would that really be best for my children!
Eylie’s health wasn’t in the best condition. Ryker would surely struggle to adjust
We have our lives here. We have people who love us, people we love in return. How could I walk away from all of that!
I clenched my fish, my nails digging into my palms as frustration coured through me
And it was all because of him.
Lum
He had ruined everything..
- g. Again…
Why am 1 letting lum get to me!
Why do just a few regretful words from Liam make my chest tighten like this?
ou face.
I turned on the faucet, letting the cold water run over my trembling fingers before splashing some onto my
I need to pull myself together.
Because no matter what happened, I couldn’t let Liam Anderson break me again.
As I stepped out of the restroom, the sharp sound of a chair scraping against the floor stopped me.
The sight of a woman on the ground surprised me. Her terrified eyes were staring up at the man towering over her.
Everyone had stopped whatever they were doing and stared at them, but no one was brave enough to step between Liam and whatever he was planning to do to the woman whom I assumed he had pushed.
Liam’s expression was unreadable, but the rage in his stance was unmistakable. His hands were clenched into fists at his sides, and I could feel his entire body radiating fury.
The w
woman, dressed in a short red dress and glossy heels, scrambled backwards, her fingers digging into the polished floor in panic. “1–I’m sorry. Liam, 1 j–just thought-”
“You disgust me,” he spat “Tid you really think
The woman whimpered. “1-1 was just —”
could touch me? you
That I’d Birt back with a b*tch like you?”
Taam laughed, but it was the kind of laugh you wouldn’t want to hear. “And you even dare compare yourself to her! You’re nothing!
I didn’t have time to think about that—because Liam took a step closer.
And I saw it
darkness in his eyes. That same dangerous storm was brewing inside him.
I had seen this before. That day, when Liam’s hand was around Camille Davis’s throat, his expression was cold and terrifying.
No. Is he planning to do that again!
Is he losing cont
“Land” I rushed forward, grabbing his arm before he could do something irreversible.
His muscles were tense, rock–hard beneath my grip, and for a second, I wasn’t sure if he even heard me. His gaze remained locked on the woman, who looked seconds away from sobbing.
“Lam, stop. S
She’s not worth it,” I said, trying my
my best to hold him back.
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Tibaln’t care about his image–besides, things like e this wouldn’t ruin a powerful man like him
But I just didn’t wan
want to witness that scene
scene again.
“Let’s just go, please!” I pleaded when he continued staring at the woman, who couldn’t even move or speak.
ve, this alpha male might strike, and no
It had probably dawned on her that messing with Liam was a mistake. The moment she made a wrong move, one could stop him–even in public.
Slowly, his head turned toward me.
The tury in his expression didn’t fade completely, but something in his eyes shifted.
Recognition
His jaw clenched, his nostrils flared, and he grabbed me without a word.
“Liam-
His fingers wrapped around my wrist as he pulled me through the diner–past the staring customers, past the shocked employees.
I winced as his grip tightened, but the moment he felt my reaction, he loosened it slightly, though his breathing remained heavy and his fists still Elenched.
“Key” he ordered, holding out his palm,
I reached into my pocket, pulled out my car key, and handed it to him.
He walked ahead of me, seeming to be in a hurry. I couldn’t help but glance back at the diner, wondering what had just happened,
That woman touched him!
I gasped in shock when I suddenly felt a hand grab my wrist again.
It was Liam.
He pulled me once more, his strides quick and determined. I struggled to keep up, my breath hitching as we finally reached my car.
But I could tell he was trying not to grip my wrist too hard.
He opened the passenger door for me.
Without a word, I slid inside. He was still furious, and I nearly jumped in my seat when he harshly shut the door.
Damn you, Anderson! I can’t afford for my car to be broken.
He slid into the driver’s sea just happened
seat, leaning back with his eyes closed. His breathing was heavy as if he were trying to
trying to calm himself down from what had
Then I remembered.
Right. If there was one thing I knew Liam Anderson hated, it was being touched by a stranger–especially a woman.
He despised it
And if I hadn’t stepped in, who knows what he would have done to that woman!
I glanced at him. He still hadn’t calmed down. His knuckles were turning white as he gripped the steering wheel, his jaw tight as he started driving
I could still feel his anger from that woman who offended him.
I sighed, leaning back against the seat, “You know, I remember this one time when Ryker threw a tantrum because I gave him a blue cup instead of a red one. i think he was only four at that time.
I let out a small laugh at the memory. “He was furious, arms crossed, little brows furrowed like I’d committed the worst betrayal. It was ridiculous. And you know what Kylie did? She just swapped cups with him–no complaints, no fuss. Just like that. That actually surprised me since Rylie likes
the red one too.
Isaw Liam’s grip loosen slightly from the corner of my eye. “Why didn’t you just give him the red cup in the first place! Or do you not have enough red cups? Should I buy you some?”
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1 rulled my eyes. –
“Oh, what’s the point here, Miss?”
“You’re missing the point here, Mr. Anderson”
I turned my head to him. “I could’ve given him
him the red cup, sure. But what happe
happens the next time he doesn’t get what he wants!”
Silence
“He’ll throw another fit. Because he knows that if he gets mad enough. I’ll give in. That’s not how you teach a kid to handle their emotions. You can’t let them believe that losing control is how to get what they want
Leontinued, “I’m teaching them to step back before they do something they’ll regret. Because the world isn’t going to hand them what they want just because they throw a tantrum. And more importantly, I don’t want them growing up thinking it’s okay to let their anger control them”
He didn’t say a word
He just sighed and nodded. He was smart enough to know I wasn’t just talking about my kids–I was talking about him, too.
I sighed and closed my eyes, wondering why I was wasting my time lecturing this man..
This was who he was. This was his nature.
tut then what he said the next thing surprised me.
“I’ll keep that in mind“
