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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Clairessa.

standing by the pool.

wasn’t alone.

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dress. She wore something sheer–no, it wasn’t just sheer, it was practically nothing. The

her to untie the thin cover she wore over her shoulders. She let it fall to the ground, and I saw more

words before diving into the water. It looked like a race. My chest tightened as ! forced myself to watch

urge to shatter the glass and drag him away from her. Jealousy burned through me, the protectiveness I felt

said?” Sergio’s voice tried to pull me back.

turned, my patience at its limit.

to ground me.

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

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sight felt like a punch to the gut. I couldn’t bear it anymore, my emotions overtaking me I turned briefly to

later,” I said curtly, brushing past him as I stormed out of the

after me.

with

pool deck, I 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

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

hell out of that pool. Now,” I roared,

me, her eyes widening as they met

waiting for her to take it. My gaze didn’t leave hers

water amplified every curve. I swallowed hard, my gaze moving lower to her slender waist, her hips, and her smooth legs. Images of her

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

dripped down her smooth skin, her curly hair clinging to