Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 222

MARCUS

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I could see the anger on Luke’s face, but it didn’t matter. Amile spread across my own face, though it wasn’t because of anything he’d done. It was simply because he was here. I didn’t care how intimidating he looked, glaring at me from across the room. I was happy he came. was relieved my wife hadn’t changed her mind. And most importantly, I was glad my baby was going to her mom.

Luke’s anger didn’t matter in that moment. What was his anger compared to the joy I felt just by his presence? I knew it was selfish, but what could I do? I was a father now and my daughter needed a mother. And there was no one better than Luke’s daughter and my wife. Olivia. I both wanted the best for our little girl.

Luke would have to forgive me for my selfishness and find way to be the grandfather to mine and Olivia’s child. He walked further into the room, each step deliberates and measured, as thought he was approaching an enemy or hunting prey, trying not to alert them to his presence. It we almost comical. How could he move like that when it was obvious he was already here, and everyone could see him?

When he finally reached me, he stood there, scanning the room. I could tell he was looking for the baby, who was peacefully sleeping on my chest.

Since he didn’t ask about her, I decided to uncover her. As soon as I did, he took a step back, almost as if he were startled or afraid of what he saw. I couldn’t help but wonder, was she really that frightening to him? Could Nick have been right when he called her a rat?

several steps back, his voice tinged with uncertainty. The big bad wolf, Grandpa Luke, was practically retreating, doing everything he could to hide how rattled he was. It was hard not to laugh, here was a man who feared nothing, yet he was backing

laughing, clutching his stomach as he bent over. I couldn’t help but hide

this much, I would’ve taken my time getting ready at home,” Nick teased through his laughter. “Hell, I could’ve cooked and eaten it

a glare, but it was futile. Nick was right. The man was afraid. “Nick, stop being a clown and let the doctors examine her… everyone

a perfect little being. But I couldn’t wait until she was older, growing up and demanding everything from Luke. I just knew she was going to have him wrapped around

the ward as the doctors, those Luke had brought in and the ones from the hospital who’d been handling my daughter’s case, gathered around. They took her from

so fragile, how could they just handle her so carelessly? Nick had already had to hold me back twice when

leaving. Or you can kiss your dream of her being raised by Olivia goodbye,” Nick said, and I hated that he was right. I was used to the old, reckless Nick- the one who always seemed to be making mistakes, but this rational, sensible version was a whole new

of liked him that way… sometimes. The other times,

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when he wanted to be.

you guys will leave immediately?” Nick

her off to her mother?” I

asked, now clearly not happy with the, and

bubbling up in my chest. “I thought I’d get to see her grow; you know? See her develop and become a proper,