A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 101

Matilda stormed out at three in the afternoon, despite Logan’s pleas for her to stay. Her resolution was firm, and with a heavy heart, she parted ways.

A nagging fear haunted her- the prospect of losing to Yvan and, consequently, losing Logan. was a cruel lesson, but she had to teach Logan to stand on his own two feet, to grow up even if it meant being without her.

Wiping tears from her eyes, she hailed a cab home.

No, she couldn’t give up. Not while there was still a sliver of hope for her boy to return to her

arms.

Ella made another visit to Yvan’s office that day, bringing with her a thoughtful breakfast to start his morning. Much to her dismay, Yvan dismissed it with a casual Tve already eaten,” pushing it aside.

Ella, feeling slighted, resolved to cling to Yvan until he agreed to take her home that evening. Yvan, outmatched by her persistence, could only acquiesce, escorting her home to keep the

peace.

When Logan saw Yvan bring another woman home, his reaction was eerily composed, a numb calm in his demeanor.

mug of milk, his cheeks still flushed from the fever that had recently subsided.

was youthful yet unnervingly

who was growing increasingly frustrated with the boy’s constant resistance and

word, Yvan fetched a pair of slippers that Evie had once worn for Ella. Surprised, Ella glanced

a lot like him.” Her tone was insincere, almost artificial

replied matter–of–factly. “Indeed, I am Mr.

son.”

was unsettling,

racing before she mustered a smile and extended her

of Rachel stirred something familiar. Logan mimicked her smile, taking her hand. “Nice to

politeness – a stark contrast to the boy’s usual standoffish

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Had he suddenly turned a new

truth. Ella was not to be underestimated, and direct confrontation would only sour his father’s opinion of him

their charades; Logan decided to play

an innocent smile, he asked, “Is Ella staying the night with