Chapter 30 Π The house staff had already prepared a meal and waited quietly nearby. Melissa wiped Curtis’s tears and coaxed him gently. Then picking up a bowl, she began feeding him, spoonful by spoonful Curtis, hungry after an entire day of refusing food obediently opened his mouth, his eyes locked on his mother. Bradley, … Read more
Chapter 29 Melissa’s hand tightened into a determined fist. I’ve got two working hands and feet. Maybe I can’t promise him a life of luxury, but I can give him a life where he’s loved, fed, and cared for. “He’s not some shallow, materialistic kid like you think. Even when he grows up, he won’t … Read more
Chapter 28 Bradley walked further into the room, his tone hardening. If you starve yourself to death, she’ll be the one who cries the hardest.” Curtis finally spoke, his voice flat, filled with a despair no three–year–old should carry. “She doesn’t want me anymore. Even if I die, she won’t care. Bradley’s expression darkened, and … Read more
Chapter 27 As soon as Melissa stepped into her apartment, Bradley’s voice hit her like a storm over the phone. His words were loud, sharp, and relentless, leaving her spinning. It took a few moments to piece together what had happened Panicked, she called Gloria to get the details. Gloria explained that Bradley and Curtis … Read more
Chapter 26 Jennifer’s hopeful expression dimmed, but she quickly recovered, pulling Cuntis closer. “Well, Bradley, you’re nos getting any younger. It’s about time you settled down. What kind of woman is this Melisar Bradley pinched the bridge of his nose, already dreading where this conversation was going “Grandma, don’t get any ideas. There’s nothing between … Read more
Chapter 25 Bradley scowled, yanking his hand away as though her touch had burned him Without a word, be grabbed the blanken, tossed it over Melissa with no care for finesse, and bundled her up like a burrito. Standing at the edge of the bed, he exhaled sharply, clearly irritated. Before he could leave, Gloria … Read more
Chapter 24 Bradley didn’t even look up. His eyes were glued to his computer screen as his fingers flew across the keyboard. “Mm,” was all he said, Taking that as a dismissal, Melissa nodded and turned to leave. “Alright, I’ll let you get back to work.” Just as she reached the door, his voice stopped … Read more
Chapter 23 The boy’s father didn’t even realize his own words had been thrown right back at him. Staring at Bradley’s unyielding expression, he shot back angrily, “You’re just twisting shit around! What kind of nonsense is this?” Bradley gave a short, cold laugh, his voice razor–sharp. “Fine. Let’s call a lawyer and see how … Read more
Chapter 22 Bradley followed close behind, his eyes scanning the scene. Without a word, he shrugged off his jacket and tossed it over Melissa’s shoulders. The jacket was warm, carrying Bradley’s familiar scent, and Melissa’s chest tightened as her emotions surged. She glanced at him, her voice barely above a whisper. “Why did you bring … Read more
Chapter 21 The second the property manager finished talking, the crowd around them erupted like a pot boiling over. “Maybe she’s a damn kidnapper! What kind of half–assed security does this place have?” “This is supposed to be a luxury community, and you’re letting random people just “Someone should check her out–she might be a … Read more