A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 148

Ella clung to Yvan’s neck as if under some strange spell, but his reaction was more fervent. Before she could resist, she found herself shoved to the edge of the bed.

In the darkness, Yvan’s eyes were wide open.

“Ella, don’t test my limits,” he said sternly.

Ella’s heart turned cold, and her voice began to quiver. If the lights were on. Yvan could almost picture the hurt expression on her face.

But the man remained unmoved. “If you’re not comfortable sleeping here, you can go back to your room,” he suggested without a hint of sympathy.

Ella’s soft sobs filled the room. It must be Matilda, she thought bitterly. Yvan’s resistance had to be because of Matilda. Otherwise, she would have already had her way!

The night stretched on, agonizingly long. Yet, in another room, thanks to Logan’s company, Matilda slept soundly for the first time in ages. The mother and son woke up entwined in bed, with Matilda tenderly caressing Logan’s face.

“Logan, for you, I’d sacrifice anything,” she murmured.

he just pulled Matilda into the kitchen to

a crisp voice. With Matilda by his side,

have received a lot of top–tier education from Yvan; even his table manners were impeccable, like a little gentleman. Matilda’s eyes welled up with tears – her son was so young, yet he had

Matilda and Logan washing the dishes together in the kitchen. Logan, short as he was, had pulled up a chair

residence hadn’t seen such vitality

viciousness that suggested she wished she could tear the boy apart.

of this child would surely threaten her future! Yvan’s heart held a place for Logan,

threats in the bud

Yvan and Ella descending

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even a flicker in their eyes as they

moment’s pause.