His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

Chapter 89

I woke up the next morning with a heavy head and a deep sense of regret. The sun was shining too brightly through the curtains, and I groaned, shielding my eyes with my hand. My mouth was dry, my thoughts hazy, and then the memories of the previous day came

flooding back.]

I sat up slowly, trying to piece together the events of the day before. The laughter, the clinking glasses, and the way I had let my emotions take control all came rushing back to me. How could I have allowed myself to get so carried away? A wave of embarrassment washed over me, and I buried my face in my hands.[]

I had definitely caused a scene at Johnson PACK. Yes, I'd gotten drunk, but it wasn't just the alcohol that was the problem. []

I had taken my revenge, though the details were a bit hazy. What really happened? I wasn't sure how much people knew, but I could feel the weight of it hanging over me.]

As I sat there, trying to piece everything together, a message popped up on my phone. It was from the training academy-an official confirmation that Cyrus had been sent off for his professional training.

I exhaled in relief. At least something good had come out of all the chaos. He needed this, a chance to focus on his future, away from everything happening here, away from my mess.

I dragged myself out of bed, threw on a robe, and made my way downstairs. The smell of coffee hit me, and I hoped a strong cup would help clear my head. []

As I entered the kitchen, I saw Carlos sitting at the table, reading the morning paper. His face was as calm and indifferent

as ever.

I mumbled, my voice

at me briefly

myself a cup of coffee and sat down across from him, trying to act normal, as if yesterday hadn't happened. I glanced

he doesn't know about it. I mean, if he did, surely he would've said something by now. Right? Yet, as I sipped my coffee, the uneasy feeling in my gut persisted, reminding me that the truth always has a

starting to convince myself that my embarrassing episode hadn't reached him, I noticed the headline

paper he was holding. My stomach dropped. There it was, right in front of me: "Chaos Erupts

face burning with shame. Carlos didn't say a word, his eyes still glued to the paper, his expression unreadable.

another second.

to check on him and see how it's going," I blurted out, pushing my chair back quickly. and standing up. I practically ran out

sight, I leaned against the wall, taking deep breaths to

But

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flashing Co

too long on my embarrassment, my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it

screen. I hesitated for

Vesta's voice was full of energy, too

sighed. "Yeah, it was...

in. "How are you doing?

holding it together for too long. It was about time you let some of that anger out."] I rubbed my forehead,

no way she's getting out of this one. The modeling agency is coming for