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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never thought of before and one which seemed to have worked better than I thought it would.

frustrated but it had changed to one that was bright and bubbly again. She, herself, was fascinated by this and she kept her attention fixed

is carrying you. He cheered

door and I expected Dante to leave but he did not. Instead he proceeded to ask Hayley where she wanted to go to in the house and lead her there speaking like he was commanding a ship. Hayley obviously loved

me thirsty. After finding a glass, I poured myself some cold water and gulped it down. The distant sound of Hayley’s animation played and she was quiet but the footsteps

to have a say about some thing as opposed to silently letting himself out of the

furrowed, his face. morphed in to concern, and he almost looked

from this for?” His words

me on the other side leaving ample space

was born.” I answered briefly not wanting

you didn’t mention any thing about it to me. He muttered angrily causing my

steps forward. Safe distance be damned. I crossed my arms over my chest and

to you, Dante. I don’t think you remember clearly but we are divorced. We have been for a while and

took a step forward to me leaving just an inch between us

1 regret it with every passing day but that

had been born with?” His

as hard as stone.

but she is so much more than her

child.

He

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to be in either of our lives.” My words were bitter and all the hurt that I felt years ago came back to

me out of his life so easily yet here he was trying to have some sort of role on it. It only messed with my head because I couldn’t gage where to slot him

intentional, and sharp. Dante was well aware of what his words would

to do with any thing?” I asked ignoring

voice shook.

has every thing to 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 her and her from her father?” He tilted his head to the side eyeing me with a challenging look.

for the best.” My voice had dropped to 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 right to

  1. me.

things I faced, of the challenges that lead to the decision that I

His words cut through me deep and my hand reached

too fast.

my wrist tightly right before I could lay a finger on him. He yanked me forward until

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