Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 117

LEAH

"Mummy, can we go to a play park today?"

An irritating little voice reaches my ears, cutting through the music, playing softly

in the background.

I clench my teeth so hard my jaw aches.

How have I managed to raise this little brat?

Ugh.

I set down my eyeliner with a sharp clink on my dresser.

Focus, Leah. Focus.

You need him.

You need him to get what you want.

He's the golden ticket.

"Mummy?" he says again, his voice higher, whinier.

"What!" I snap, whipping around so fast he flinches.

I catch the way his lower lip wobbles that stupid, pathetic look he gives when he's

about to cry.

The anger simmers hotter under my skin.

"Why are you so damn annoying? Go find Miranda and bother her!"

I turn back to the mirror, snatching up the mascara wand with enough force to nearly snap it in half.

From the corner of my eye, I see him hesitate. He shifts on his tiny feet, fiddling with the hem of his shirt.

I've fought so hard to be where I am. Nothing was handed to me, nothing!

Not my status, not my skills.

Nothing!

My mother was married after being a side chick, and that has stained our family. It made life hard, no one wanted to do business with us, and no one gave us any invites to events.

But you know what I did?

I had every rich man's information printed and stuck on the wall. Each one was a target and each one an opportunity. Alex was the hardest catch. Well.... Until I knew his little secret.

I was an intern for the Dawson's when I read an email forwarded from his doctor asking for their help. You know the funny thing, the stupid drug causing chaos was actually meant for him.

They started the program, hoping to be able to help people like him. I was given his file and as you guest right.

Took the opportunity.

I stole two doses and always moved with them. Knowing it will happen eventually, but it didn't.

I was running out of time. So, I triggered it the best way I know and saved him.

me by now! I kept him

I took

Me.

highly skilled intern with an

don't speak ill of the dead. But damn, hearing they had died was the best news I'd

the way to my achievements and

it still wasn't enough for the

devils! Sitting

because

I returned and realized their

Daddy!" I hear a small voice pulling me

Daddy!

Yes.

Let's go see Daddy!

see Daddy. Make sure you ask him when

to live

slowly nods, and my smile

Go get dressed we go

the moment he

up in a way that makes my stomach churn

of

never looks at me like

hair perfectly

took his time

voice low but clear enough for me to catch from the

Dr. Dawson?

I stiffen slightly.

Dawson I don't know about, he must

would she

heart boils in rage as I watch

at the envelope, but he still nods, taking it without question just as Rayen's eyes

a present?" He asks a little

he knew the bitch was his mother

to respond. He just roughs Rayen's

turns to walk inside.

like, how are

missed you or even

just walks off

or am

he says something to me every time

me.

mumbling something about needing to make a quick call. Alex barely glances at me,

Good. Stay distracted.

step outside, making sure to move as far away as

my pocket and

once before Henry picks

my eyes darting back

sure no one's watching.

Make sure it looks the

"Yes, ma'am," he responds.

smooth down my dress,

wasn't part

something, whatever it is, doesn't

the one who delivered it

my face, and slip inside. Alex and Rayen are

Perfect.

cupboards and clattering pans while I watch them from the corner

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