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

was youthful yet unnervingly steady.

growing increasingly frustrated with the boy’s constant

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

you Yvan’s kid? You look a lot like him.” Her tone was insincere, almost

slightly before he replied matter–of–factly. “Indeed, I

son.”

boy’s composed rationality was unsettling, even for

racing before she mustered a smile and extended her

mimicked her smile, taking her hand. “Nice to meet you, Ella.”

politeness – a stark contrast

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he suddenly turned a new

to be underestimated, and direct

Logan decided to play

“Is Ella staying the night with