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

it had changed to one that was bright and bubbly again. She, herself, was fascinated by this and she kept her attention fixed on Dante’s moving

you’re doing it and no one is carrying you. He cheered her on and she smiled.

to in the house and lead her there speaking like he was commanding a ship. Hayley obviously

me thirsty. After finding a glass, I poured myself some cold water and gulped it down. The distant sound

my direction with deliberate calculation. He was on his way to have a say about

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

words were icy cold as

me on the other side leaving ample

not wanting to share too much with him.

about it to me. He muttered angrily causing my anger to boil at his entitlement.

Safe distance be damned. I crossed my arms over my chest and stared right in to

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 in to a cunning line.

just an inch between us but I

and 1 regret it with every passing day but that is irrelevant.” Dante ran a hand through his hair roughly

is condition that she had been born with?” His eyes softened in concern but

as hard as

what she has but she is so much more than her difficulty.” I said protectively not wanting anyone, let alone Dante, thinking differently of

child.

me beforehand.” He said, his words

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I expect you to be in either of our lives.” My words were bitter and all the

had thrown me out of his life so easily yet here he was trying to have some sort of role on it. It only messed

you would if we found out who her biological father is. His words were low, intentional, and sharp. Dante was well aware of what his words would do and

with any thing?” I asked ignoring how

voice shook.

do with it. You first lead me to believe that Adam was her father but Hayley was told otherwise. Why are you so determined to keep her father hidden from

for the best.” My voice had dropped

out a fatherly figure and one who didn’t even get a choice in whether they wanted to play that role or not because you hid her away.” His tone had turned accusatory again but he had no

  1. me.

that lead to the decision that I had made and he

mother. One who thinks only of herself and her comfort. His words cut through me deep and my hand reached back with anger before launching

too fast.

finger on him. He yanked me forward until our

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