Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 222

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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?

not make it, he said, taking 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

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

rat was going to scare you this much, I would’ve taken my time getting ready

shot Nick 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 out, now!” Luke snapped, struggling to find words

for me, I couldn’t see anything but a tiny human 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

brought in and the ones from the hospital who’d been handling my daughter’s case, gathered around. They took her from me, carefully placing her on the bed

I didn’t like how some of the doctors seemed rough with her. She was so small, so fragile, how could they just handle her so carelessly? Nick had already had to hold me back twice when I nearly

better let these doctors do their jobs if you want them to approve her 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-

I’ll admit, I kind of liked him that way… sometimes. The other

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when he wanted to

think you guys will leave immediately?” Nick aske, glancing at me

ask that? Did you change your mind about sending her off to her mother?” I asked, quickly shaking my head. “That’s not

Nick asked, now clearly not

slight unease bubbling up in my chest. “I thought I’d get to see her grow; you know? See her develop