Chapter 154
Jeremy gave me a deep, searching look. “Did you find what you were looking for!”
I couldn’t quite put into words the mix of emotionsde me
part relief, part sadness, but mostly a bitter, almost absurd sense of irony.
I shook my head, then nodded. “Thanks. I’ll take you out for a big dinner tonight. I’ve already booked a table at the revolving restaurant”
Jeremy raised an eyebrow. “Now we’re talking”
I left with the report in hand. Dexter trailing right behind me, step for step.
“When did you get so close to Dr. Norman?” he asked, worry lining his voice as he pressed on, “I told you, he’s not someone you want to mess with Don’t let him drag you into something you can’t handle
1 scoffed. “You’re not exactly a saint either. You’ve lied to me so many times and almost got me and my son killed. And I was blind enough to marry you?
Dexter’s face tightened, but he didn’t respond
Just as we reached the door, he grabbed my wrist, desperation in his eyes. “I know I messed up, but those are mistakes e every man makes.
“You and Jeremy are different. You’re divorced, you have a kid. Even if he likes you now, it won’t last. Trust me. Sylvia, you need to think carefully!
“Being with someone like him may seem exciting now, but when the novelty wears off, you’ll regret it. You will.”
He was practically pleading with me, trying to stop me from leaving
I yanked my hand out of his grip, disgust flooding me. “Don’t touch me. You’re revolting”
The revulsion in my eyes made Dexter’s face flush with a mix of shame and fury.
Before he could say another word. I cut him off. “Who I’m with, how I live my life–that’s none of your business. Like you said, we’re divorced. We’re both single, so I can do whatever I want without breaking any laws.
“Dexter, you’d better get well soon. I can’t promise how much longer I’ll have the patience for you. And don’t think you can hide from me. Even if you quit your job, as long as you’re in Fairhaven, I’ll find you.”
your
I gave a cold, humorless laugh. “And don’t forget, when you were trying to get my dad’s approval, you personally left behind a file with all yo details. My dad checked it, and everything in there was true,”
Dexter fell silent, his gaze dark and unreadable.
I didn’t waste another moment. I turned and walked away, not sparing him another glance
Confirming Dexter’s blood type meant that Juno was indeed his biological son. But this truth only deepened the bitterness in
in my chest.
He was Juno’s father, yet he had turned his back on him time and time again, never caring about Juno’s well–being or life.
Thinking back on all of it, I felt my eyes prick with tears. Dexter’s “good side” now felt like nothing more than a performance. His acting skills had been so convincing–he had deceived both me and Juno, and had kept up the charade for so long….
I forced myself to focus, cleared my head, and tidied up quickly. By evening, I was ready to go out
are you going out to eat again? Can I come with your
Just before I left, Juno came over and wrapped his little arms around my legs. “Mommy, a
I looked down at his sweet little face, and remembering my plans for the evening. I smiled. “Sure, we’ll good”
I go together. But you have to promise to be
Juno grinned, flashing his tiny white teeth, and looked up at me with bright eyes. “Tll be quiet and won’t run around. I’ll stay close to you. If I want something to eat, I’ll get it myself, and I won’t waste anything”
“Mommy, is that okay?” he asked cagerly.
My heart melted, and I bent down to hug him tightly. “That’s right, you’re my good little treasure
When they heard I was taking Juno out, both Mantha and Clara were immediately concerned.
