Chapter 28

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In all this time since I had Hayley, there had only been 2 people who had seen her struggle with her disability. Over the years, it had gotten better for her and manageable but things still got challenging now and again depending on various factors. Besides Adam and Nancy, no one else had even been aware that she was challenged in any way.

She didn’t show it and she was capable of understanding but there had been rare occasions where. she didn’t have the patience for it and today was one of those days.

Hayley whined and squealed at her helplessness but I knew exactly why she was fussy today. With all the excitement of the day and her being buzzed with Dante being around, she didn’t want him to see her like this neither did she want this to come in the way of her ending off their meeting for today on a good note.

“It’s alright, Hayley. Remember, mama is here and I

ere and I can carry you inside. It’s okay. I whispered calmly to her while Dante just stood watching Hayley in distress not knowing how to help her.

My motherly protective instinct kicked in and I didn’t want my baby to be looked at like a wounded puppy.

“No! I want to do it myself.” She insisted, hitting her balled fists against the leather seats.

I know you do but allow mama to help you this one time. I tried to reason with her darting my eyes to Dante who seemed to be lost in his own thought.

I didn’t understand why he stood here. It only placed more pressure on Hayley to perform when she couldn’t. Even if she wanted to give in and let me carry her, she wouldn’t because Dante was right there.

“No! no. No!” She cried, her b*dy jerking in frustration as she tried to kick her legs over again but all it could manage was a small movement at her ankles.

“You want to it by yourself? Come.” Dante spoke causing both Hayley and I to look up at him. “I won’t carry you but I will hold your hand.” He said gently then waited for Hayley to think it over.

“You don’t understand. Her legs are not going to-“I tried to explain to him but he cut me off.

“Let Hayley decide then the rest can be figured out.” He tried to remain calm in front of Hayley but I saw the heat in his eyes at me undermining him.

We both looked back at Hayley, saw how overwhelmed she was, but her resolve had crumbled.

She didn’t say a word but just notided to Dante slowly. Dante squared his shoulders before asking

aside which I did curious to see how he intended on handling this.

me to step

Dante helped her out of the car by supporting her under her arms before he placed her feet to the ground but not quiet. instead of the ground, he placed her feet on to his shoes then lowered her enough until her foot was flush to the top of his shoes. He didn’t care that there was no dust and d*rty in his fine Italian shoes as he moved his right leg then left giving Hayley the illusion and feel like she was walking making her not entirely helpless.

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a technique I had never thought of before and one which seemed to have worked better

changed to one that was bright and bubbly again. She, herself, was fascinated by this and she kept her

is carrying you. He cheered her

he proceeded to ask Hayley where she wanted to go to in the house and lead her there speaking like he was commanding

poured myself some cold water and gulped it down. The distant sound of

determined and stormed in my direction with deliberate calculation. He was on his way to

face. His brows were furrowed, his face. morphed in to concern, and he almost looked pained but his eyes

for?” His words were icy cold as they hung

me on the other side leaving ample space

answered briefly not wanting to share too much

He muttered angrily causing my anger to boil at his

damned. I crossed my arms over my chest and stared right

mention any thing to you, Dante. I don’t think you remember clearly but we are divorced. We have been for a while and I owe you no in on my life.” His eyes darkened at my words. and his l*ps pressed

to me leaving just an inch

remind me of the past. I am well aware of what happened between us and 1 regret it with every passing day but that is irrelevant.” Dante ran a hand through his hair roughly like he was willing to pull it out. His anger had taken

been born with?” His eyes

as hard

is so much more than her difficulty.” I

child.

have told me beforehand.” He

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of our lives.” My words were bitter and all the hurt that I felt years ago came

trying to have some sort of role on it. It only messed

her biological father is. His words were low, intentional, and sharp. Dante was well aware of

with any thing?” I

voice shook.

to believe that Adam was her father but Hayley was told otherwise. Why are you so determined to keep her father hidden from her and her from her father?” He tilted his head to the side

best.” My voice had dropped to a whisper.

For you?” He accused. “I don’t see how it’s good for her to grow up with out a fatherly figure and one who didn’t even get a choice in whether they wanted to play that role or

  1. me.

not aware of the things I faced, of the challenges that lead

a selfish mother. One who thinks only of herself and her comfort. His words cut through me

too fast.

on him. He yanked me forward until our b*dy’s

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