Falling For My Ex's Dad by Oma Green

Chapter 158

Chapter 158: Nowhere Else To Go

Clairessa's POV

The road blurred before me as tears streamed down my face, the ache in my chest intensifying with each passing second.

My hands gripped the steering wheel tighter than necessary, trying to keep myself together.

The image of Gabriel-naked and asleep, with Tina beside him-kept flashing through my mind as I navigated the streets.

I actually caught him. With her.

And to make it worse, he used that same tired line: "It's not what you think."

Did he really think I was that naive?

Maybe I was for ever thinking he was any different from his lying, cheating father.

Like father, like son. Cheats. Heartbreakers.

I thought he was different. I believed him when he said he loved me- wholeheartedly.

I should've listened to that voice in my head-the one that warned me not to fall

for him, that told me to stop believing there was anything real between us.

I should've stuck to the plan: get back at Adrian and walk away.

But I didn't. I let my guard down. I let myself believe.

And the worst part? I'd been feeling guilty for not telling him the truth about

Adrian, about the revenge plan.

Meanwhile, he was the one betraying me the entire time.

I was a fool. A lovesick, blind fool.

I wiped my face with the back of my hand, a dry snort escaping me.

But just as I turned into the driveway, I slammed on the brakes.

What the hell?

Red and blue lights flashed across the pavement, and smoke filled the sky. Neighbors gathered outside in small groups, their faces tight with worry. A fire truck rumbled nearby.

I parked hastily, jumping out before the engine even came to a full stop.

"What's going on?" I muttered, my voice trembling as I rushed toward the building. But before I could get far, a firefighter stepped in front of me, blocking my path.

"I'm sorry, ma'am. We're still trying to contain the fire-no one's allowed inside right now. It's not safe."

"My apartment..." My voice cracked. "I live here."

"We've evacuated everyone," he said calmly. "We're doing all we can."

"Oh my God," I whispered, the devastation of seeing it up close worse than I imagined.

Blackened windows, water streaming from hoses above, smoke rising into the sky. I stared in horror.

Everything I'd worked so hard to build-my laptop, my clothes, my certificates, my childhood photos, my life. Gone. Just like that. Gone.

shock hit me. My knees threatened to

a pair of arms steadied me. I blinked up to find Mrs. Margaret, my elderly neighbor, wrapping

you're okay," she said breathlessly, holding me

never imagined I'd come home to

us

her words offering some comfort.

the most important thing was that no

"Everyone's safe... right?"

Johnny-the boy from the next

"Do they know how the

The alarms went off early, and they say most of the damage is concentrated on

what to say. I just stood there, feeling like I'd been hit

it-my name being called, cutting

"Clairessa!"

turned and went

Adrian?

me, slightly out of breath, concern etched across his

managed. "What are you

Margaret patted my arm, then looked at Adrian with a warm smile. "I'll leave you with

the gesture

sure you're okay," he said,

narrowed my eyes. "I meant, how did you even

"Let's just say... I

scolded. "Are you

tailing your every movement. Think

on you."

that's insane!

anymore. You don't get to

some prince here to rescue the poor damsel. I'm capable of

second," he said calmly. "But

around, Clairessa-your home is literally on fire.

mouth, then closed it. The lump in my throat was

the second.

"I'll figure it out."

to," he said gently. "I'm here. Let me

I don't need your help.

he pressed. "To stand here alone in the cold

him, reaching into my pocket to pull out my phone. "I'll call Jess,"

I lifted the phone to

I dialed.

Voicemail.

I tried again.

Voicemail.

sank further. I could feel Adrian's eyes

me guess, you can't reach

but the answer was written all over

"And I'm also

everything important-was in there?"

the burned-out shell

with a

let out a frustrated puff, stepping

that, Adrian," I snapped. "I don't need you to

pacing a few steps, my head spinning

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