Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 242

I took a few moments to steady my breathing and gather my thoughts. My pulse was racing, but I refused to let fear take control. I needed to act. I stood up with renewed determination, brushing the remnants of doubt away. I didn’t want to think about Lupita and Grandma any longer had to find Xander, he was the one I needed to confront. He had answers, and I wanted them.

Without hesitating, I walked toward the door, opening it carefully. The air outside was cool, but it did nothing to calm the fire inside me. The balcony stretched out before me, and there was a small ledge separating my room from my father’s. My heart pounded in my chest as I climbed over it, careful not to make a sound. I didn’t want anyone to know I was leaving, especially not Nick. I couldn’t afford distractions now.

When I slipped into my father’s room, I was relieved to find it empty. Without wasting another second, I grabbed the phone and dialled my room. Nick picked up almost immediately.

“Look after the baby. I’m coming. Don’t come looking for me,” I instructed, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through my veins. “I will come back on my own.”

Before he could respond, I ended the call. I didn’t want him to argue, didn’t want him to try and stop me. This was something I had to do on my own.

Xander’s room, my pulse hammering in my ears. I hesitated for only a

smooth and dripping with intrigue. “What brings you

there was something about his tone that made my skin

didn’t you?” I said, my voice coming

a feeling of unease creeping over me. Before I could react, he closed the distance between us, and I barely registered the flash of movement as he took something from

pinch at the base of my neck, and my vision blurred. The world tilted,

Xander’s voice was low, but there was no mistaking the satisfaction in it. “Now you are

to call out to Marcus, to anyone, but my thoughts scattered like fragile glass. Marcus, I’m sorry. I couldn’t keep my promise to stay

grip on me, the weight of his presence pressing down on me as I lost

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