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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Chapter 55: Getting Her Away From The Enemy

Clairessa.

standing by the pool.

wasn’t

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

pulse quickened as he leaned in close, and she didn’t pull away. I saw him reach behind her to untie the thin cover she wore over her

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 it cut me like a

shatter the glass and drag him away from her. Jealousy burned

to anything I’ve said?” Sergio’s voice tried

at

shoulder, trying to ground me.

his touch, my attention still fixed on Daniel and Clairessa. All I could think about was taking her away from

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to the gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me I turned briefly

up later,” I said curtly, brushing past him as I

after me.

depended on it, my vision blurred with rage as i stormed of the office and made my

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

looked radiant under the sunlight, but I couldn’t focus on that because the sight of her laughing with him only fueled my

of that pool.

as they met mine. “Mr. Storm,

held out my hand, waiting for her to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers as she swam to the

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

but then she placed her hand in mine. Her skin was soft and damp, sending an electric charge up my arm. I gripped her hand firmly, pulling

skin, her curly hair clinging to her flushed