Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy

Sergio sat in his chair, calm as ever. Meanwhile, my mind was anywhere but here. We were in his office for a quick meeting, but I couldn’t focus. I was exhausted–last night had drained me. The argument with Clairessa had pushed me to the edge. I’d acted out of line, but I didn’t care. All I wanted was to keep her away from Daniel.

I had stayed out late on purpose, waiting until she was asleep before returning to the suite. I didn’t trust myself around her. My anger had nearly led me to kiss her last night. God, how badly I wanted to. Not just a kiss -I wanted her to know she was mine. But I held back, knowing if I crossed that line, there would be no turning back.

you.”

Sergio’s voice broke through the haze. “Gabe, once again… I apologize for inviting Daniel without telling

My chest constricted as I slammed my palm against the desk. “Serg… you fucking know better,” I fumed, unable to hold back my anger. “After everything he’s done, you still invited him. Do you even realize what it feels like to see him here, acting as though nothing transpired between us years ago?

He leaned forward, his expression regretful. “Gabe, I apologize. You know it was never my make you reopen old wounds, but it’s been fifteen years. You can’t carry this pain forever.”

intention to

My jaw tightened, a familiar ache spreading through my chest. “You think I haven’t tried?” I asked, struggling to keep my emotions in check. “That night refuses to leave my memory. It’s like a scar that won’t heal, no matter how much time passes.”

I rose from my seat and walked toward the large glass windows, desperate for an escape. My eyes scanned the resort grounds, looking for anything to calm me.

And then, I saw her.

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her, his hands reaching to help her with her dress. She wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just

and she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore over her shoulders. She let it fall to the ground, and I saw

diving into the water. It looked like a race. My chest tightened as ! forced myself to watch them. She won. I saw her laughing, her joy radiating, and

urge to shatter

been listening to anything I’ve said?” Sergio’s voice tried to pull me

turned, my patience at its limit. “What?”

shoulder, trying to ground

shrugged off his touch, my attention still fixed on Daniel and Clairessa. All I could

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bear it anymore, my

I said curtly, brushing past him

after me.

elevator as though my life depended on it, my vision blurred with

stopped for a moment, watching them. Daniel was floating in the water, his lazy smirk infuriating me. Clairessa leaned against the edge of the pool, her body half–submerged, droplets of water tracing down her hair and onto the curves of her soft skin.

but I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of her laughing with him only fueled

of that pool. Now,” I roared, startling them

turned to face me, her eyes widening as they met mine.

to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam to the edge and made her way out.

to her soft, full breasts left nothing to the imagination as the water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze

as if to argue, but then she placed her hand in mine. Her skin was soft and damp,

as my eyes drank her in again. Water dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed face. She was