A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 45

Hearing Logan’s words, a sardonic chuckle escaped Yvan’s lips involuntarily.

Five years ago, Matilda was the belle of Sea City, a stunning vision of grace and beauty. naturally proud and aloof. The idea that she would stoop to throwing herself at someone was unthinkable.

Perhaps her only slip was for Yvan, and he hadn’t cherished her at all.

Now, after five years, the past had returned, but everything had changed.

Yvan wondered if those

five lost years hadn’t come between them, would they now be standing on the brink of another clash?

But life doesn’t always offer a path for regrets. Yvan thought to himself that giving Rachel a clear name and the truth might let her rest in peace. As for Matilda, she had paid her dues.

Logan watched Willow’s retreating figure, then suddenly turned to Yvan and asked in a soft voice, “Mr. Boyd, have you been with any other women during these five years?”

The kid’s tone was almost accusatory, and Yvan frowned, not bothering to answer.

fell silent, studying Yvan’s handsome profile. The young boy bottled up all

back

Yvan’s flawless public image, wealth, and social standing, was a man who

No, it wasn’t.

as he glanced out the window. The night deepened, as did the

his heart.

from obvious distress, yet she was meticulously

were stunned.

frenzied woman who had caused a scene just days ago?

home helping Logan with his homework when Matilda arrived. At her call, the child dropped his crayons and rushed into her arms, his

with a pained heart, shook her head. “I’m sorry, Logan. You might

Chapter 45

silent, still clutching her. With

maternal affection and let out a derisive laugh. “Don’t bother struggling in vain. Matilda, no amount

on in court.”