A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 6

Logan was having the time of his life at the amusement park today, a stark contrast to his usual somber demeanor that was almost heartbreaking. Now, he was all giggles and grins. carefree, as if he didn’t have a single trouble in the world.

After a day filled with thrills, the trio made their way back to the parking lot.

Matilda stood at the exit, cradling Logan in her arms as she waited for her brother to bring the car around. Her tall, slender silhouette caught the attention of a Maserati driver who honked a few times and called out, “Hey beautiful, need a lift?”

Matilda offered the driver a polite smile, but before she could respond, Logan piped up from her arms, “No need, my mom’s got a ride!”

Damn, this cheeky kid!

Chase Johnson was about to lament how such a gorgeous woman was already hitched and a mother when he caught a look at Logan’s face. His jaw dropped. He leaned out of his window, staring down the boy, “What did you just say, you little rascal?”

“This kid… he’s the spitting image of… of Yvan! No way, had Yvan left a little surprise from his wild days?” He wondered.

Chase’s gaze shifted to Matilda, and that’s when it all clicked. Five years before he’d settled in Sea City, he’d heard about a scandal. Sea City’s golden boy, Yvan, had turned his back on his own family, sending his wife to prison.

his wife? None other than the pride of the Thompson family, the talented and aloof

back to reality by Gideon honking impatiently

couldn’t

he gave Logan

photo, Chase hurried off, catching a glimpse of Matilda getting into a car following his. He made a mental note of the license plate and sent off a message to his buddy with one

been sowing your wild oats out

[Are you drunk?]

the sidewalk. Her lithe figure was set against the evening breeze, lifting her hair, her silhouette framed by the setting

seconds, his phone rang.

the other end, “Where did you

12:04.

number, helping Yvan track it down later. “I tell ya, I was shocked! It hit

the car. Clutching his phone, it was hard to tell if he