A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 8

Was this kid coached by Matilda? Teaching him to play two–faced games like this.

Yvan, seething with anger, stormed into the living room and caught sight of Matilda standing there. All the emotions from their five–year separation surged to his heart in an instant.

Matilda’s eyes held a deep–rooted fear and pain that made Yvan involuntarily clench his fists.

“It’s been a while,” he said tersely.

Matilda didn’t respond.

Logan, unable to stop Yvan, ran to his mother’s side, took her hand, and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy. Let’s go to bed.”

Mother and son turned to leave, intending to ignore Yvan completely.

“Stop right there!”

The angry voice from behind made Matilda shiver, and even Logan could feel her hand. trembling.

Yvan, his anger turning into a bitter laugh, said, “Aren’t you going to explain this kid to me?”

to explain?” Matilda’s voice shook as she faced Yvan. “I’ve served five years. Why can’t you just let me

years. Five years that had demolished all her love and

reaction. “You got what you deserved. Why play

doing here, throwing yourself at a woman with a record like mine? Am I really worth entering your

and grabbed Logan’s hand. “But he

tears, but Logan was unexpectedly calm. He looked straight

“Mr. Boyd” were like needles to Yvan’s heart.

me Dad,”

don’t have a dad.”

mom who spent five years in jail.” In that moment, Yvan had to admit he was bested by a child.

word, but Logan’s single sentence pierced him with

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what? For destroying his child and his love! How dare she now wear the face

remembered what Matilda had said as she was taken away five years ago.

you ever realize how

tightness gripped Yvan’s chest, and he looked at Logan,

to ask?